US Bridges

US Highway 64 over White Oak Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Arkansas · 5.50 MI NE of Crawford CO · Structure no. 000000000001184

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
277 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,781
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 64 over White Oak Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US Highway 64 over White Oak Creek in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 96 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 5 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 1,781 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2038. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS Highway 64
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
Location5.50 MI NE of Crawford CO
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.50651, -93.94632
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,781 (2018)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2038
Trucks4%
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 Highway 64 over White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is US Highway 64 over White Oak 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US Highway 64 over White Oak Creek carry?

About 1,781 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 64 over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 64 over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.