US Bridges

US Highway 64B over Little Frog Bayou

PoorClosed to traffic

Crawford County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI N JCT SH 162 & 64 · Structure no. 0000000000M1144

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 64B over Little Frog Bayou is a steel truss - thru carrying US Highway 64B over Little Frog Bayou in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,940 by 2028. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS Highway 64B
CrossesLittle Frog Bayou
Location0.2 MI N JCT SH 162 & 64
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.48115, -94.22026
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2018)
Projected traffic1,940 by 2028
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$343,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Highway 64B over Little Frog Bayou built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 64B over Little Frog Bayou 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US Highway 64B over Little Frog Bayou carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 64B over Little Frog Bayou?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 64B over Little Frog Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.