US Bridges

US Highway 64 over Pond Creek - Frank. Co.

Fair

Franklin County, Arkansas · 1.00 Mi. West of Altus · Structure no. 000000000001648

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 64 over Pond Creek - Frank. Co. is a concrete tee beam carrying US Highway 64 over Pond Creek - Frank. Co. in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,100 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Highway 64
CrossesPond Creek - Frank. Co.
Location1.00 Mi. West of Altus
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyFranklin County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.46468, -93.77672
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2018)
Projected traffic4,100 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Highway 64 over Pond Creek - Frank. Co. built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 64 over Pond Creek - Frank. Co. 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 Pond Creek - Frank. Co. carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 64 over Pond Creek - Frank. Co.?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 64 over Pond Creek - Frank. Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.