US Bridges

US 65 Boone over Denning Creek

Good

Boone County, Arkansas · 0.65 MI S JCT US 412 · Structure no. 000000000006682

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 Boone over Denning Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65 Boone over Denning Creek in Boone County, Arkansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,013 by 2028. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 65 Boone
CrossesDenning Creek
Location0.65 MI S JCT US 412
RouteU.S. Route 65
Coordinates36.28975, -93.18249
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2018)
Projected traffic13,013 by 2028
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 65 Boone over Denning Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 65 Boone over Denning 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 2021.

How much traffic does US 65 Boone over Denning Creek carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 65 Boone over Denning Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns US 65 Boone over Denning Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.