US Bridges

US 65 Boone over Elm Branch

Good

Boone County, Arkansas · City Limits of Valley Spr · Structure no. 000000000007341

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,591
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 Boone over Elm Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65 Boone over Elm Branch in Boone 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 9,591 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,200 by 2038. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesUS 65 Boone
CrossesElm Branch
LocationCity Limits of Valley Spr
RouteU.S. Route 65
Coordinates36.15606, -92.99261
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 loadHL 93
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,591 (2017)
Projected traffic12,200 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Elm Branch built?

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

What condition is US 65 Boone over Elm 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 August 2023.

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

About 9,591 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 65 Boone over Elm Branch?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns US 65 Boone over Elm Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.