US Bridges

SH 175/FULTON Co. over Aztec Lake

Good

Fulton County, Arkansas · 1.83 MI E of SH 289 · Structure no. 000000000018489

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
560
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 175/FULTON Co. over Aztec Lake is a steel culvert carrying SH 175/FULTON Co. over Aztec Lake in Fulton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 718 by 2028. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSH 175/FULTON Co.
CrossesAztec Lake
Location1.83 MI E of SH 289
RouteState Highway 175
Coordinates36.29469, -91.60349
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2018)
Projected traffic718 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 175/FULTON Co. over Aztec Lake built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 175/FULTON Co. over Aztec Lake 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 175/FULTON Co. over Aztec Lake carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 175/FULTON Co. over Aztec Lake?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns SH 175/FULTON Co. over Aztec Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.