US Bridges

US 64 Eastbound over Ditch

Good

Crawford County, Arkansas · 0.7MI W of US 71 JCT · Structure no. 0000000000M1143

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,683
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 64 Eastbound over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 64 Eastbound over Ditch in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1927, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,683 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,106 by 2028. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 64 Eastbound
CrossesDitch
Location0.7MI W of US 71 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.47854, -94.23737
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,683 (2018)
Projected traffic18,106 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 64 Eastbound over Ditch built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 64 Eastbound over Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does US 64 Eastbound over Ditch carry?

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

How long is US 64 Eastbound over Ditch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US 64 Eastbound over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.