US Bridges

US-64/SEC17/L16.80 over Fifteen Mile Bayou

Good

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 2.4 Miles West of I-55 · Structure no. 000000000007001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,251
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-64/SEC17/L16.80 over Fifteen Mile Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-64/SEC17/L16.80 over Fifteen Mile Bayou in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 7,251 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,899 by 2028. The structure is 149 ft (45.5 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS-64/SEC17/L16.80
CrossesFifteen Mile Bayou
Location2.4 Miles West of I-55
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.1996, -90.24568
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,251 (2018)
Projected traffic8,899 by 2028
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-64/SEC17/L16.80 over Fifteen Mile Bayou built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-64/SEC17/L16.80 over Fifteen Mile Bayou 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US-64/SEC17/L16.80 over Fifteen Mile Bayou carry?

About 7,251 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US-64/SEC17/L16.80 over Fifteen Mile Bayou?

The structure is 149 ft (45.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US-64/SEC17/L16.80 over Fifteen Mile Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.