US Bridges

US-64/SEC-16/L7.02 over ST Francis Bayou

Good

Cross County, Arkansas · 2 Miles East of SH 163 · Structure no. 000000000006665

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,707 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-64/SEC-16/L7.02 over ST Francis Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-64/SEC-16/L7.02 over ST Francis Bayou in Cross County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,410 by 2028. The structure is 1,707 ft (520.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-64/SEC-16/L7.02
CrossesST Francis Bayou
Location2 Miles East of SH 163
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyCross County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.26028, -90.68217
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+17 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,707 ft (520.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2018)
Projected traffic5,410 by 2028
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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-16/L7.02 over ST Francis Bayou built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-64/SEC-16/L7.02 over ST Francis 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US-64/SEC-16/L7.02 over ST Francis Bayou carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US-64/SEC-16/L7.02 over ST Francis Bayou?

The structure is 1,707 ft (520.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-64/SEC-16/L7.02 over ST Francis Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.