US Bridges

SH 365 over Gold Creek

Fair

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 3.00 MI S of Conway · Structure no. 000000000001971

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 365 over Gold Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 365 over Gold Creek in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,426 by 2028. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 365
CrossesGold Creek
Location3.00 MI S of Conway
RouteState Highway 365
CountyFaulkner County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.02352, -92.41281
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2018)
Projected traffic9,426 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$460,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 365 over Gold Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 365 over Gold Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 365 over Gold Creek carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 365 over Gold Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 365 over Gold Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.