US Bridges

US 65-17 NB 9.62 over Walnut Lake

Good

Desha County, Arkansas · 4.7 MI N SH 138-PERKINS · Structure no. 0000000000B6966

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 NB 9.62 over Walnut Lake is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65-17 NB 9.62 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).

CarriesUS 65-17 NB 9.62
CrossesWalnut Lake
Location4.7 MI N SH 138-PERKINS
RouteU.S. Route 65
Coordinates33.84696, -91.47631
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,150 (2018)
Projected traffic4,328 by 2028
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US 65-17 NB 9.62 over Walnut Lake built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 65-17 NB 9.62 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 NB 9.62 over Walnut Lake carry?

About 2,150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 65-17 NB 9.62 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 NB 9.62 over Walnut Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.