US Bridges

US 63/FULTON Co. over Town Branch

Fair

Fulton County, Arkansas · 0.17 MI S Missouri ST Lin · Structure no. 0000000000A1948

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,352
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63/FULTON Co. over Town Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying US 63/FULTON Co. over Town Branch in Fulton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 90 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 9,352 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,763 by 2028. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 70 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 63/FULTON Co.
CrossesTown Branch
Location0.17 MI S Missouri ST Lin
RouteU.S. Route 63
CountyFulton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.49674, -91.53659
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,352 (2018)
Projected traffic11,763 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$114,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 63/FULTON Co. over Town Branch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is US 63/FULTON Co. over Town Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 63/FULTON Co. over Town Branch carry?

About 9,352 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 63/FULTON Co. over Town Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US 63/FULTON Co. over Town Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.