US Bridges

S.Oldwire RD/265 over Creek

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · 50FT North of 264 on 265 · Structure no. 0000000000X1555

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
69 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.Oldwire RD/265 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.Oldwire RD/265 over Creek in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,600 by 2040. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 163 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS.Oldwire RD/265
CrossesCreek
Location50FT North of 264 on 265
RouteCity Street 265
Coordinates36.22405, -94.11416
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width163 ft (49.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2019)
Projected traffic15,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.Oldwire RD/265 over Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.Oldwire RD/265 over Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does S.Oldwire RD/265 over Creek carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S.Oldwire RD/265 over Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 163 ft wide.

Who owns S.Oldwire RD/265 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.