US Bridges

SH 87/FULTON Co. over Big Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Arkansas · 2.4 MI S JCT US62&SH82 · Structure no. 000000000006191

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
216 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 87/FULTON Co. over Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 87/FULTON Co. over Big Creek in Fulton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2038. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 87/FULTON Co.
CrossesBig Creek
Location2.4 MI S JCT US62&SH82
RouteState Highway 87
CountyFulton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.35682, -92.1123
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2018)
Projected traffic520 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SH 87/FULTON Co. over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 87/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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 87/FULTON Co. over Big Creek carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 87/FULTON Co. over Big Creek?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 87/FULTON Co. over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.