US Bridges

US 64 over Union Pacific RR

Fair

Pope County, Arkansas · .10 M N of JCT 326 · Structure no. 000000000001956

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
207 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 64 over Union Pacific RR is a concrete tee beam carrying US 64 over Union Pacific RR in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,327 by 2028. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 64
CrossesUnion Pacific RR
Location.10 M N of JCT 326
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyPope County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.3033, -93.17064
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2018)
Projected traffic15,327 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 64 over Union Pacific RR built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 64 over Union Pacific RR 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 64 over Union Pacific RR carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 64 over Union Pacific RR?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US 64 over Union Pacific RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.