US Bridges

US 65 Boone over Rest Area Creek

Good

Boone County, Arkansas · 0.7 MI S JCT US 412 · Structure no. 0000000000X1315

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 Boone over Rest Area Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 65 Boone over Rest Area 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 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 65 Boone
CrossesRest Area Creek
Location0.7 MI S JCT US 412
RouteU.S. Route 65
Coordinates36.2902, -93.18351
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Rest Area Creek built?

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

What condition is US 65 Boone over Rest Area 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 65 Boone over Rest Area Creek carry?

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

How long is US 65 Boone over Rest Area Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 65 Boone over Rest Area Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.