US Bridges

SH 223/FULTON Co. over Water

Good

Fulton County, Arkansas · 5.1 MI N US 62 · Structure no. 0000000000M2383

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
860
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 223/FULTON Co. over Water is a concrete culvert carrying SH 223/FULTON Co. over Water in Fulton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,052 by 2028. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSH 223/FULTON Co.
CrossesWater
Location5.1 MI N US 62
RouteState Highway 223
Coordinates36.45594, -91.98148
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2018)
Projected traffic1,052 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SH 223/FULTON Co. over Water built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 223/FULTON Co. over Water 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 223/FULTON Co. over Water carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 223/FULTON Co. over Water?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns SH 223/FULTON Co. over Water?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.