US Bridges

US 64 over Galla Creek

Good

Pope County, Arkansas · .25 M W JCT SH 247 · Structure no. 000000000007213

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
216 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 64 over Galla Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 64 over Galla Creek in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,800 by 2031. The structure is 216 ft (65.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUS 64
CrossesGalla Creek
Location.25 M W JCT SH 247
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.25049, -93.04032
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length216 ft (65.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2018)
Projected traffic12,800 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 64 over Galla Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 64 over Galla Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 64 over Galla Creek carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 64 over Galla Creek?

The structure is 216 ft (65.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 64 over Galla Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.