US Bridges

US-64/SEC-16/L3.81 over Coppers Creek

Fair

Cross County, Arkansas · 1.55 Miles West of SH 163 · Structure no. 0000000000M1175

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-64/SEC-16/L3.81 over Coppers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-64/SEC-16/L3.81 over Coppers Creek in Cross County, Arkansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,778 by 2028. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-64/SEC-16/L3.81
CrossesCoppers Creek
Location1.55 Miles West of SH 163
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyCross County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.24483, -90.72979
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2018)
Projected traffic5,778 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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/L3.81 over Coppers Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-64/SEC-16/L3.81 over Coppers Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does US-64/SEC-16/L3.81 over Coppers Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US-64/SEC-16/L3.81 over Coppers Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US-64/SEC-16/L3.81 over Coppers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.