US Bridges

Main St. (hwy 64) over Engineer Creek

Fair

Pope County, Arkansas · 0.20 Mi. E. Phoenix Ave · Structure no. 0000000000X1699

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main St. (hwy 64) over Engineer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Main St. (hwy 64) over Engineer Creek in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,600 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMain St. (hwy 64)
CrossesEngineer Creek
Location0.20 Mi. E. Phoenix Ave
RouteState Highway 64
CountyPope County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.28129, -93.14453
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic18,000 (2023)
Projected traffic21,600 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Main St. (hwy 64) over Engineer Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main St. (hwy 64) over Engineer 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Main St. (hwy 64) over Engineer Creek carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Main St. (hwy 64) over Engineer Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Main St. (hwy 64) over Engineer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.