US Bridges

US Highway 64 over Morris Branch

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · 6.2MI E JCT US 71 · Structure no. 000000000002284

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,278
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 64 over Morris Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Highway 64 over Morris Branch 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 2,278 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,492 by 2028. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Highway 64
CrossesMorris Branch
Location6.2MI E JCT US 71
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.50459, -94.12638
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,278 (2018)
Projected traffic3,492 by 2028
Trucks5%
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 Highway 64 over Morris Branch 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 Morris Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US Highway 64 over Morris Branch carry?

About 2,278 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 64 over Morris Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 64 over Morris Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.