US Bridges

US 62/FULTON Co. over Wild Horse Cr.

Good

Fulton County, Arkansas · 3.6 M SE of SH 289 · Structure no. 0000000000M1123

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62/FULTON Co. over Wild Horse Cr. is a concrete culvert carrying US 62/FULTON Co. over Wild Horse Cr. in Fulton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 95 years old, older 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,086 by 2028. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesUS 62/FULTON Co.
CrossesWild Horse Cr.
Location3.6 M SE of SH 289
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates36.27627, -91.69085
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2018)
Projected traffic4,086 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 62/FULTON Co. over Wild Horse Cr. built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is US 62/FULTON Co. over Wild Horse Cr. 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 62/FULTON Co. over Wild Horse Cr. carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 62/FULTON Co. over Wild Horse Cr.?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US 62/FULTON Co. over Wild Horse Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.