US Bridges

US 62/FULTON Co. over Lick Creek

Good

Fulton County, Arkansas · 2.2 SE of SH 289 · Structure no. 0000000000X1243

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62/FULTON Co. over Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 62/FULTON Co. over Lick Creek in Fulton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesUS 62/FULTON Co.
CrossesLick Creek
Location2.2 SE of SH 289
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates36.285, -91.71271
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 inspectionJune 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 Lick Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 62/FULTON Co. over Lick Creek 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 June 2024.

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

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

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

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US 62/FULTON Co. over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.