US Bridges

US 64 - District 4 over Ark Rvr & Arkmo/Bn Rrs

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · At Oklahoma & Ark ST LN · Structure no. 000000000005275

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
3,087 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 64 - District 4 over Ark Rvr & Arkmo/Bn Rrs is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US 64 - District 4 over Ark Rvr & Arkmo/Bn Rrs in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 52 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,947 by 2028. The structure is 3,087 ft (940.9 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 64 - District 4
CrossesArk Rvr & Arkmo/Bn Rrs
LocationAt Oklahoma & Ark ST LN
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.39535, -94.43729
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,087 ft (940.9 m)
Longest span340 ft (103.6 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2018)
Projected traffic32,947 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Ark Rvr & Arkmo/Bn Rrs built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is US 64 - District 4 over Ark Rvr & Arkmo/Bn Rrs 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 64 - District 4 over Ark Rvr & Arkmo/Bn Rrs carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 64 - District 4 over Ark Rvr & Arkmo/Bn Rrs?

The structure is 3,087 ft (940.9 m) long with a longest span of 340 ft (103.6 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns US 64 - District 4 over Ark Rvr & Arkmo/Bn Rrs?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.