US Bridges

US-64/SEC-15/L1.04 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Cross County, Arkansas · .3 Miles East JCT US 49 · Structure no. 000000000000511

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-64/SEC-15/L1.04 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete slab carrying US-64/SEC-15/L1.04 over Drainage Ditch in Cross County, Arkansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,180 by 2028. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-64/SEC-15/L1.04
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location.3 Miles East JCT US 49
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyCross County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.25186, -91.02246
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2018)
Projected traffic4,180 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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/SEC-15/L1.04 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-64/SEC-15/L1.04 over Drainage 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US-64/SEC-15/L1.04 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US-64/SEC-15/L1.04 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US-64/SEC-15/L1.04 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.