US Bridges

CR87/FULTON County over Big Creek

Good

Fulton County, Arkansas · 1.51M SE HWY 63 · Structure no. 000000000023045

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
63 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR87/FULTON County over Big Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR87/FULTON County over Big Creek in Fulton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 189 by 2007. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long.

CarriesCR87/FULTON County
CrossesBig Creek
Location1.51M SE HWY 63
RouteCounty Highway 87
Coordinates36.44645, -91.47602
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2018)
Projected traffic189 by 2007
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR87/FULTON County over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR87/FULTON County over Big 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR87/FULTON County over Big Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR87/FULTON County over Big Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns CR87/FULTON County over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.