US Bridges

CR 64 over Gillespies Ditch

Good

Miller County, Arkansas · 3.95 Mi. E. of JCT US 67 · Structure no. 000000000023976

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,030
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 64 over Gillespies Ditch is a steel culvert carrying CR 64 over Gillespies Ditch in Miller County, Arkansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 3,030 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 628 by 2017. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 64
CrossesGillespies Ditch
Location3.95 Mi. E. of JCT US 67
RouteCounty Highway 64
CountyMiller County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.52948, -93.83309
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,030 (2018)
Projected traffic628 by 2017
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 64 over Gillespies Ditch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 64 over Gillespies Ditch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 64 over Gillespies Ditch carry?

About 3,030 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 64 over Gillespies Ditch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 64 over Gillespies Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.