US Bridges

U.S. Highway 64 EB over Interstate 540-CRAWFORD

Poor

Crawford County, Arkansas · Jct. HWY 64 71 & I540 · Structure no. 0000000000B3959

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
349 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,440
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 64 EB over Interstate 540-CRAWFORD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. Highway 64 EB over Interstate 540-CRAWFORD in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 3 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 5,440 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,933 by 2028. The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 64 EB
CrossesInterstate 540-CRAWFORD
LocationJct. HWY 64 71 & I540
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.44688, -94.3206
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length349 ft (106.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,440 (2018)
Projected traffic12,933 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$165,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. Highway 64 EB over Interstate 540-CRAWFORD built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Highway 64 EB over Interstate 540-CRAWFORD 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. Highway 64 EB over Interstate 540-CRAWFORD carry?

About 5,440 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 64 EB over Interstate 540-CRAWFORD?

The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 64 EB over Interstate 540-CRAWFORD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.