US Bridges

US HWY 64-CRAWFORD over Little Mulberry Creek

Poor

Crawford County, Arkansas · 9.50 E JCT HWY 71 · Structure no. 000000000000411

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
315 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
3,001
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US HWY 64-CRAWFORD over Little Mulberry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US HWY 64-CRAWFORD over Little Mulberry Creek in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 97 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,001 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,527 by 2028. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS HWY 64-CRAWFORD
CrossesLittle Mulberry Creek
Location9.50 E JCT HWY 71
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.51026, -94.07152
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 20
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,001 (2018)
Projected traffic4,527 by 2028
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 US HWY 64-CRAWFORD over Little Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is US HWY 64-CRAWFORD over Little Mulberry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does US HWY 64-CRAWFORD over Little Mulberry Creek carry?

About 3,001 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US HWY 64-CRAWFORD over Little Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US HWY 64-CRAWFORD over Little Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.