US Bridges

US 64 Crawford Co. over Little Frog Bayou

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · 0.20 E JCT US 71 · Structure no. 000000000002802

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 64 Crawford Co. over Little Frog Bayou is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 64 Crawford Co. over Little Frog Bayou in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,476 by 2028. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 64 Crawford Co.
CrossesLittle Frog Bayou
Location0.20 E JCT US 71
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.48434, -94.22376
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2018)
Projected traffic10,476 by 2028
Trucks1%
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$515,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 64 Crawford Co. over Little Frog Bayou built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 64 Crawford Co. over Little Frog Bayou 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 64 Crawford Co. over Little Frog Bayou carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 64 Crawford Co. over Little Frog Bayou?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 64 Crawford Co. over Little Frog Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.