US Bridges

US 64 over Gold Creek

Fair

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 2.3 MI E JCT US 65 B · Structure no. 000000000006301

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,739
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 64 over Gold Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 64 over Gold Creek in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 23,739 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,903 by 2028. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 64
CrossesGold Creek
Location2.3 MI E JCT US 65 B
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyFaulkner County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.09091, -92.39599
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,739 (2018)
Projected traffic31,903 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 64 over Gold Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 64 over Gold 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 64 over Gold Creek carry?

About 23,739 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 64 over Gold Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns US 64 over Gold Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.