US Bridges

US 64 over Prairie Creek

Good

Pope County, Arkansas · 0.42 M E JCT SH 7 & 64 · Structure no. 0000000000X0362

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,618
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 64 over Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 64 over Prairie Creek in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 15,618 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,159 by 2028. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long.

CarriesUS 64
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.42 M E JCT SH 7 & 64
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.27862, -93.12646
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 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 traffic15,618 (2018)
Projected traffic19,159 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 64 over Prairie 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does US 64 over Prairie Creek carry?

About 15,618 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 64 over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 64 over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.