US Bridges

US Highway 64 over Ditch - Franklin Co.

Fair

Franklin County, Arkansas · 0.6 M E of SH 186 · Structure no. 0000000000M1146

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 64 over Ditch - Franklin Co. is a concrete culvert carrying US Highway 64 over Ditch - Franklin Co. in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1961, 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,682 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Highway 64
CrossesDitch - Franklin Co.
Location0.6 M E of SH 186
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyFranklin County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.44627, -93.75043
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2018)
Projected traffic4,682 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Ditch - Franklin Co. built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is US Highway 64 over Ditch - 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 April 2024.

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

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US Highway 64 over Ditch - Franklin Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.