US Bridges

US Highway 64 over Herd Br. - Crawford Co.

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · 4.10MI E JCT US71 · Structure no. 000000000002282

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 64 over Herd Br. - Crawford Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Highway 64 over Herd Br. - Crawford Co. in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 98 years old, older 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 5 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,044 by 2028. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS Highway 64
CrossesHerd Br. - Crawford Co.
Location4.10MI E JCT US71
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.49451, -94.15001
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2018)
Projected traffic5,044 by 2028
Trucks1%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$276,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Highway 64 over Herd Br. - Crawford Co. built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is US Highway 64 over Herd Br. - Crawford Co. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US Highway 64 over Herd Br. - Crawford Co. carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 64 over Herd Br. - Crawford Co.?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 64 over Herd Br. - Crawford Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.