US Bridges

US 64 over Cypress Bayou

Fair

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 1.4 MI E JCT HWY 64 & 107 · Structure no. 0000000000B7095

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
221 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,150
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 64 over Cypress Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 64 over Cypress Bayou in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 3,150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2038. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 64
CrossesCypress Bayou
Location1.4 MI E JCT HWY 64 & 107
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyFaulkner County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.06728, -92.17269
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,150 (2018)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 64 over Cypress Bayou built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 64 over Cypress Bayou 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 64 over Cypress Bayou carry?

About 3,150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 64 over Cypress Bayou?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 64 over Cypress Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.