US Bridges

SH 87/FULTON Co. over Ditch

Good

Fulton County, Arkansas · 7 MI N US 62 · Structure no. 0000000000X0339

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 87/FULTON Co. over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 87/FULTON Co. over Ditch in Fulton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 446 by 2028. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSH 87/FULTON Co.
CrossesDitch
Location7 MI N US 62
RouteState Highway 87
Coordinates36.43074, -92.11652
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2018)
Projected traffic446 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 87/FULTON Co. over Ditch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 87/FULTON Co. over Ditch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 87/FULTON Co. over Ditch carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 87/FULTON Co. over Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SH 87/FULTON Co. over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.