US Bridges

US 64B over Cypress by

Fair

Faulkner County, Arkansas · .3 M W SH 107 · Structure no. 000000000002581

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 64B over Cypress by is a concrete culvert carrying US 64B over Cypress by in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,750 by 2031. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 64B
CrossesCypress by
Location.3 M W SH 107
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.08394, -92.20673
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2018)
Projected traffic2,750 by 2031
Trucks3%
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 64B over Cypress by built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 64B over Cypress by 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 64B over Cypress by carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 64B over Cypress by?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns US 64B over Cypress by?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.