US Bridges

US 62/FULTON Co. over South Fork Town Creek

FairPosted for load

Fulton County, Arkansas · 0.03 MI E JCT SH 9 & 62 · Structure no. 0000000000A1532

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62/FULTON Co. over South Fork Town Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 62/FULTON Co. over South Fork Town Creek in Fulton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,429 by 2028. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 62/FULTON Co.
CrossesSouth Fork Town Creek
Location0.03 MI E JCT SH 9 & 62
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyFulton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.3676, -91.82225
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2018)
Projected traffic7,429 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$944,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 62/FULTON Co. over South Fork Town Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 62/FULTON Co. over South Fork Town 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 62/FULTON Co. over South Fork Town Creek carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 62/FULTON Co. over South Fork Town Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 62/FULTON Co. over South Fork Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.