US Bridges

US 64 White County over Ditch

Good

White County, Arkansas · 4.3 M E of SH 5 · Structure no. 0000000000M1159

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 64 White County over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 64 White County over Ditch in White County, Arkansas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesUS 64 White County
CrossesDitch
Location4.3 M E of SH 5
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.09772, -92.01832
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
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 traffic6,000 (2018)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
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 White County over Ditch built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 64 White County over Ditch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 64 White County over Ditch carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 64 White County over Ditch?

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

Who owns US 64 White County over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.