US Bridges

US Highway 64 over Little Lee Br.-Craw. Co.

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · 7.8 E JCT US 71 · Structure no. 000000000002287

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,042
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 64 over Little Lee Br.-Craw. Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Highway 64 over Little Lee Br.-Craw. 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,527 by 2028. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 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
CrossesLittle Lee Br.-Craw. Co.
Location7.8 E JCT US 71
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.51069, -94.0938
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 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,042 (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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$266,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Highway 64 over Little Lee Br.-Craw. 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 Little Lee Br.-Craw. 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 2023.

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

About 3,042 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.