US Bridges

US 64 White Co. over Jones Branch

Good

White County, Arkansas · 6.2 M NW of SH 367 · Structure no. 0000000000M1160

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

About this bridge

US 64 White Co. over Jones Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 64 White Co. over Jones Branch 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 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesUS 64 White Co.
CrossesJones Branch
Location6.2 M NW of SH 367
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.09704, -91.9874
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 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 structure2
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 Co. over Jones Branch built?

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

What condition is US 64 White Co. over Jones Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 64 White Co. over Jones Branch carry?

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

How long is US 64 White Co. over Jones Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 64 White Co. over Jones Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.