US Bridges

SH 223/FULTON Co. over Big Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Arkansas · 4.9MI S JCT US 62 · Structure no. 0000000000X1245

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
603
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 223/FULTON Co. over Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 223/FULTON Co. over Big Creek in Fulton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 603 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 867 by 2028. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 223/FULTON Co.
CrossesBig Creek
Location4.9MI S JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 223
CountyFulton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.33891, -92.01225
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 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 rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic603 (2018)
Projected traffic867 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 Big Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 603 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 223/FULTON Co. over Big Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 223/FULTON Co. over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.