US Bridges

US 64 over Slough Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Arkansas · 6.38 M E Franklin CO L · Structure no. 000000000001724

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,294
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 64 over Slough Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 64 over Slough Creek in Johnson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1961, 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 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 3,294 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,887 by 2028. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 64
CrossesSlough Creek
Location6.38 M E Franklin CO L
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyJohnson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.43486, -93.59734
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,294 (2018)
Projected traffic5,887 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 64 over Slough Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is US 64 over Slough 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 Slough Creek carry?

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

How long is US 64 over Slough Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 64 over Slough Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.