US Bridges

US Highway 64 over Lee Br. - Crawford Co.

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · 6.95MI E JCT US 71 · Structure no. 000000000002285

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,042
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 64 over Lee Br. - Crawford Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Highway 64 over Lee 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 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 3,042 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,492 by 2028. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 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
CrossesLee Br. - Crawford Co.
Location6.95MI E JCT US 71
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.51118, -94.11626
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,042 (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 Lee 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 Lee 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 August 2021.

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

About 3,042 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.