US Bridges

SH 175/FULTON Co. over Chanute Lake

Fair

Fulton County, Arkansas · 3.82MI E of SH 289 · Structure no. 000000000018490

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
560
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 175/FULTON Co. over Chanute Lake is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 175/FULTON Co. over Chanute 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 718 by 2028. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 175/FULTON Co.
CrossesChanute Lake
Location3.82MI E of SH 289
RouteState Highway 175
CountyFulton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.29607, -91.57336
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 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 Chanute Lake built?

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

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

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

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

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

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.