US Bridges

US 62 Fulton Co. over Big Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Arkansas · 0.23 MI E JCT SH 223 · Structure no. 000000000001831

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 Fulton Co. over Big Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 62 Fulton Co. over Big Creek in Fulton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 91 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,962 by 2028. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 62 Fulton Co.
CrossesBig Creek
Location0.23 MI E JCT SH 223
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyFulton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.39658, -91.97836
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2018)
Projected traffic3,962 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 62 Fulton Co. over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is US 62 Fulton Co. over Big Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.

How much traffic does US 62 Fulton Co. over Big Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 62 Fulton Co. over Big Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 Fulton Co. over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.