US Bridges

CR 6 Fulton County over Big Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Arkansas · 1.7MI So US 62 · Structure no. 000000000013116

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
47 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 6 Fulton County over Big Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 6 Fulton County over Big Creek in Fulton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 5 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2038. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 6 Fulton County
CrossesBig Creek
Location1.7MI So US 62
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyFulton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.37525, -92.04345
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.4 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2018)
Projected traffic120 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$237,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 6 Fulton County over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 6 Fulton County 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 CR 6 Fulton County over Big Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 6 Fulton County over Big Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns CR 6 Fulton County over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.