US Highway 64 over Hicks Creek-Franklin Co.
PoorFranklin County, Arkansas · 7.06 MI W Johnson CO Li · Structure no. 0000000000A1647
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,700
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 64 over Hicks Creek-Franklin Co. is a concrete tee beam carrying US Highway 64 over Hicks Creek-Franklin Co. in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1960, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,020 by 2028. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Highway 64 over Hicks Creek-Franklin Co. built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is US Highway 64 over Hicks Creek-Franklin Co. in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does US Highway 64 over Hicks Creek-Franklin Co. carry?
About 3,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 64 over Hicks Creek-Franklin Co.?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 64 over Hicks Creek-Franklin Co.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.