US Bridges

US 62/FULTON Co. over Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Arkansas · 3.2 M SE of SH 9 · Structure no. 0000000000M1119

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62/FULTON Co. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 62/FULTON Co. over Creek in Fulton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2038. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesUS 62/FULTON Co.
CrossesCreek
Location3.2 M SE of SH 9
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates36.35073, -91.77632
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2018)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2038
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 62/FULTON Co. over 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 April 2024.

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

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns US 62/FULTON Co. over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.