US Bridges

US 63/FULTON Co. over Spring River

Good

Fulton County, Arkansas · 0.1 MI S SH 9 West · Structure no. 000000000007301

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

About this bridge

US 63/FULTON Co. over Spring River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63/FULTON Co. over Spring River 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 365 ft (111.3 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesUS 63/FULTON Co.
CrossesSpring River
Location0.1 MI S SH 9 West
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates36.4952, -91.53655
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length365 ft (111.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 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
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 63/FULTON Co. over Spring River built?

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

What condition is US 63/FULTON Co. over Spring River 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 Spring River carry?

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

How long is US 63/FULTON Co. over Spring River?

The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns US 63/FULTON Co. over Spring River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.