US Bridges

Boone US 65 SB Lns over Cricket Creek CR 19 & 20

Good

Boone County, Arkansas · 2.35 MI S Missouri ST LN · Structure no. 0000000000A6649

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,672 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
6,780
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boone US 65 SB Lns over Cricket Creek CR 19 & 20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boone US 65 SB Lns over Cricket Creek CR 19 & 20 in Boone County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6,780 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,250 by 2030. The structure is 1,672 ft (509.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBoone US 65 SB Lns
CrossesCricket Creek CR 19 & 20
Location2.35 MI S Missouri ST LN
RouteU.S. Route 65
Coordinates36.46502, -93.21935
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,672 ft (509.6 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,780 (2018)
Projected traffic14,250 by 2030
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Boone US 65 SB Lns over Cricket Creek CR 19 & 20 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boone US 65 SB Lns over Cricket Creek CR 19 & 20 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 2023.

How much traffic does Boone US 65 SB Lns over Cricket Creek CR 19 & 20 carry?

About 6,780 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Boone US 65 SB Lns over Cricket Creek CR 19 & 20?

The structure is 1,672 ft (509.6 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Boone US 65 SB Lns over Cricket Creek CR 19 & 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.