US Bridges

US 64 over Horsehead Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Arkansas · 5.84 E of Franklin CO L · Structure no. 000000000001198

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
421 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,294
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 64 over Horsehead Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying US 64 over Horsehead Creek in Johnson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 3,294 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,084 by 2028. The structure is 421 ft (128.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 64
CrossesHorsehead Creek
Location5.84 E of Franklin CO L
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyJohnson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.43504, -93.60686
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length421 ft (128.3 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,294 (2018)
Projected traffic5,084 by 2028
Trucks1%
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$900,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 64 over Horsehead Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 64 over Horsehead Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 64 over Horsehead Creek carry?

About 3,294 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 64 over Horsehead Creek?

The structure is 421 ft (128.3 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns US 64 over Horsehead Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.