US 65-17 SB 4.7 over Walnut Lake
GoodDesha County, Arkansas · 4.7 MI N SH 138-PERKINS · Structure no. 0000000000A6966
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 250 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,150
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 65-17 SB 4.7 over Walnut Lake is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65-17 SB 4.7 over Walnut Lake in Desha County, Arkansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,328 by 2028. The structure is 250 ft (76.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 65-17 SB 4.7 over Walnut Lake built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 65-17 SB 4.7 over Walnut Lake 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 65-17 SB 4.7 over Walnut Lake carry?
About 2,150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is US 65-17 SB 4.7 over Walnut Lake?
The structure is 250 ft (76.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US 65-17 SB 4.7 over Walnut Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.