US Bridges

US 65B South Boone over Dry Jordan Creek

Fair

Boone County, Arkansas · 0.19 Miles East of JCT of · Structure no. 000000000005107

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65B South Boone over Dry Jordan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65B South Boone over Dry Jordan Creek in Boone County, Arkansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,767 by 2028. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 65B South Boone
CrossesDry Jordan Creek
Location0.19 Miles East of JCT of
RouteU.S. Route 65
CountyBoone County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.2293, -93.1041
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2018)
Projected traffic6,767 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 US 65B South Boone over Dry Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 65B South Boone over Dry Jordan Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 65B South Boone over Dry Jordan Creek carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 65B South Boone over Dry Jordan Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns US 65B South Boone over Dry Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.