US Bridges

US 64 East Bound over Frog Bayou Crawford Co.

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI West of Alma · Structure no. 0000000000B2280

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
497 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 64 East Bound over Frog Bayou Crawford Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 64 East Bound over Frog Bayou Crawford Co. in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,053 by 2028. The structure is 497 ft (151.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 64 East Bound
CrossesFrog Bayou Crawford Co.
Location0.5 MI West of Alma
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.47578, -94.24408
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length497 ft (151.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2018)
Projected traffic9,053 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 64 East Bound over Frog Bayou Crawford Co. built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 64 East Bound over Frog Bayou 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 March 2023.

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

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 497 ft (151.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 64 East Bound over Frog Bayou Crawford Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.