US Bridges

SH 265 over Dogwood Dr.

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · 1.56 NE of Lowell · Structure no. 000000000007333

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
672 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 265 over Dogwood Dr. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 265 over Dogwood Dr. in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,500 by 2035. The structure is 672 ft (204.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 265
CrossesDogwood Dr.
Location1.56 NE of Lowell
RouteState Highway 265
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.27549, -94.11943
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length672 ft (204.9 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2018)
Projected traffic16,500 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 265 over Dogwood Dr. built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 265 over Dogwood Dr. 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does SH 265 over Dogwood Dr. carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 265 over Dogwood Dr.?

The structure is 672 ft (204.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns SH 265 over Dogwood Dr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.