US Bridges

US 64-DISTRICT 4 over Cty Sts RR Ark River

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.3 MI NE SH 59 · Structure no. 000000000005176

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
3,043 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 64-DISTRICT 4 over Cty Sts RR Ark River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US 64-DISTRICT 4 over Cty Sts RR Ark River in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,947 by 2028. The structure is 3,043 ft (927.5 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 64-DISTRICT 4
CrossesCty Sts RR Ark River
Location0.3 MI NE SH 59
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.42671, -94.36158
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11 (+15 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,043 ft (927.5 m)
Longest span353 ft (107.6 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2018)
Projected traffic32,947 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 64-DISTRICT 4 over Cty Sts RR Ark River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 64-DISTRICT 4 over Cty Sts RR Ark River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 64-DISTRICT 4 over Cty Sts RR Ark River carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 64-DISTRICT 4 over Cty Sts RR Ark River?

The structure is 3,043 ft (927.5 m) long with a longest span of 353 ft (107.6 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns US 64-DISTRICT 4 over Cty Sts RR Ark River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.