US Bridges

US 63/FULTON Co. over BNSF Railroad

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Fulton County, Arkansas · .3 MI So JCT SH 9 West · Structure no. 000000000007300

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
153 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63/FULTON Co. over BNSF Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63/FULTON Co. over BNSF Railroad in Fulton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2034. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 63/FULTON Co.
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location.3 MI So JCT SH 9 West
RouteU.S. Route 63
CountyFulton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.49264, -91.53491
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2018)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2034
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 63/FULTON Co. over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 63/FULTON Co. over BNSF Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does US 63/FULTON Co. over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 63/FULTON Co. over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns US 63/FULTON Co. over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.