US Bridges

CR 64 Amity Rd. over Rush Fork Creek

Good

Garland County, Arkansas · JCT CO RD 891 & 64 · Structure no. 000000000017961

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
184
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 64 Amity Rd. over Rush Fork Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 64 Amity Rd. over Rush Fork Creek in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 85 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 184 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,629 by 2020. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 64 Amity Rd.
CrossesRush Fork Creek
LocationJCT CO RD 891 & 64
RouteCounty Highway 64
Coordinates34.40247, -93.17472
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2018)
Projected traffic2,629 by 2020
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$252,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 64 Amity Rd. over Rush Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is CR 64 Amity Rd. over Rush Fork Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 64 Amity Rd. over Rush Fork Creek carry?

About 184 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 64 Amity Rd. over Rush Fork Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 64 Amity Rd. over Rush Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.