US 65B Boone over Crooked Creek
PoorClosed to trafficBoone County, Arkansas · 1.8 Miles South East of J · Structure no. 0000000000A1421
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 361 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,093
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 65B Boone over Crooked Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 65B Boone over Crooked Creek in Boone County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 95 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 6,093 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,157 by 2028. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 65B Boone over Crooked Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.
What condition is US 65B Boone over Crooked Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does US 65B Boone over Crooked Creek carry?
About 6,093 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 65B Boone over Crooked Creek?
The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns US 65B Boone over Crooked Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.