US Bridges

US 64 over Big Piney Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Arkansas · 1.94 MI NW of Pope CO · Structure no. 000000000003642

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
353 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 64 over Big Piney Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 64 over Big Piney Creek in Johnson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,274 by 2028. The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 64
CrossesBig Piney Creek
Location1.94 MI NW of Pope CO
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.34524, -93.32948
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length353 ft (107.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2018)
Projected traffic2,274 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 Big Piney Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 64 over Big Piney 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 64 over Big Piney Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 64 over Big Piney Creek?

The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 64 over Big Piney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.