US Bridges

US Highway 64 over Gar Creek - Frank. Co.

Fair

Franklin County, Arkansas · 0.30 MI E JCT SH 219 · Structure no. 000000000005180

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 64 over Gar Creek - Frank. Co. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Highway 64 over Gar Creek - Frank. Co. in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,900 by 2038. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS Highway 64
CrossesGar Creek - Frank. Co.
Location0.30 MI E JCT SH 219
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.48636, -93.8207
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2018)
Projected traffic8,900 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 statusEligible 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 Gar Creek - Frank. Co. built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

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

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.