US Bridges

US 65 Boone over Dry Branch

Good

Boone County, Arkansas · 0.09 MI N W JCT SH 206 · Structure no. 000000000006585

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 Boone over Dry Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65 Boone over Dry Branch in Boone County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,100 by 2038. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

CarriesUS 65 Boone
CrossesDry Branch
Location0.09 MI N W JCT SH 206
RouteU.S. Route 65
Coordinates36.20099, -93.0493
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2018)
Projected traffic23,100 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 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 65 Boone over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 65 Boone over Dry 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does US 65 Boone over Dry Branch carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 65 Boone over Dry Branch?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns US 65 Boone over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.