US Bridges

US65-18 NB Lm 0.33 over Coon Bayou

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Drew County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI S SH138-WINCHESTER · Structure no. 0000000000B6987

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,650
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US65-18 NB Lm 0.33 over Coon Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US65-18 NB Lm 0.33 over Coon Bayou in Drew 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 3,650 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,743 by 2028. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesUS65-18 NB Lm 0.33
CrossesCoon Bayou
Location0.2 MI S SH138-WINCHESTER
RouteU.S. Route 65
CountyDrew County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.77552, -91.4628
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,650 (2018)
Projected traffic3,743 by 2028
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 US65-18 NB Lm 0.33 over Coon Bayou built?

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

What condition is US65-18 NB Lm 0.33 over Coon Bayou 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does US65-18 NB Lm 0.33 over Coon Bayou carry?

About 3,650 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US65-18 NB Lm 0.33 over Coon Bayou?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US65-18 NB Lm 0.33 over Coon Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.