US Bridges

US 64 Wb-Crawford over Frog Bayou Relief

Poor

Crawford County, Arkansas · 0.5 W JCT US 71&64 Crawf · Structure no. 000000000002716

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
272 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
13,683
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 64 Wb-Crawford over Frog Bayou Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 64 Wb-Crawford over Frog Bayou Relief in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 13,683 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,053 by 2028. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 64 Wb-Crawford
CrossesFrog Bayou Relief
Location0.5 W JCT US 71&64 Crawf
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.47982, -94.23475
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,683 (2018)
Projected traffic9,053 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$691,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 64 Wb-Crawford over Frog Bayou Relief built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 64 Wb-Crawford over Frog Bayou Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does US 64 Wb-Crawford over Frog Bayou Relief carry?

About 13,683 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 64 Wb-Crawford over Frog Bayou Relief?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 64 Wb-Crawford over Frog Bayou Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.