US Bridges

US 63 Fulton over Gut Creek

Good

Fulton County, Arkansas · 4.45 Mi. N.Sharpco.Line · Structure no. 000000000007337

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
512 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,776
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 Fulton over Gut Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63 Fulton over Gut Creek in Fulton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 3,776 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2035. The structure is 512 ft (156.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesUS 63 Fulton
CrossesGut Creek
Location4.45 Mi. N.Sharpco.Line
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates36.38448, -91.48706
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length512 ft (156.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,776 (2018)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2035
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
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 over Gut Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 63 Fulton over Gut Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 63 Fulton over Gut Creek carry?

About 3,776 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 63 Fulton over Gut Creek?

The structure is 512 ft (156.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 63 Fulton over Gut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.