US Bridges

US 64 over Spadra Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Arkansas · .24 M E JCT of HWY 103 · Structure no. 000000000003087

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
342 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 64 over Spadra Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 64 over Spadra Creek in Johnson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,054 by 2028. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 64
CrossesSpadra Creek
Location.24 M E JCT of HWY 103
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyJohnson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.47118, -93.46227
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length342 ft (104.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2018)
Projected traffic16,054 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Spadra Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 64 over Spadra 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 64 over Spadra Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 64 over Spadra Creek?

The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 64 over Spadra Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.