US Highway 64 over Alexander Branch
FairPosted for loadCrawford County, Arkansas · 7.5MI E JCT US71 · Structure no. 000000000002286
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,042
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 64 over Alexander Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Highway 64 over Alexander 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,042 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,527 by 2028. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Highway 64 over Alexander 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 Alexander 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US Highway 64 over Alexander Branch carry?
About 3,042 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 64 over Alexander Branch?
The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 64 over Alexander Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.