US Bridges

U.S. 65 Boone over Hog Creek

Good

Boone County, Arkansas · 1.0 MI NW JCT of SH 206 · Structure no. 000000000007342

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 65 Boone over Hog Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 65 Boone over Hog Creek in Boone County, Arkansas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2037. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesU.S. 65 Boone
CrossesHog Creek
Location1.0 MI NW JCT of SH 206
RouteU.S. Route 65
Coordinates36.1446, -92.9823
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2018)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 U.S. 65 Boone over Hog Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 65 Boone over Hog 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 65 Boone over Hog Creek carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 65 Boone over Hog Creek?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 65 Boone over Hog Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.