US Bridges

US Highway 64 over Town Branch-Franklin Co.

Fair

Franklin County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI East JCT SH 23 · Structure no. 0000000000A1415

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,865
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 64 over Town Branch-Franklin Co. is a concrete tee beam carrying US Highway 64 over Town Branch-Franklin Co. in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 95 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 10,865 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,800 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Highway 64
CrossesTown Branch-Franklin Co.
Location0.5 MI East JCT SH 23
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyFranklin County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.48802, -93.83671
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,865 (2018)
Projected traffic13,800 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Town Branch-Franklin Co. built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is US Highway 64 over Town Branch-Franklin 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US Highway 64 over Town Branch-Franklin Co. carry?

About 10,865 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 64 over Town Branch-Franklin Co.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 64 over Town Branch-Franklin Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.