Old HWY 65 over Batesville Creek
FairFaulkner County, Arkansas · 2.2 MI N JCT US 65 · Structure no. 000000000002025
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 141 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 65 over Batesville Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old HWY 65 over Batesville Creek in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,151 by 2018. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 65 over Batesville Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 65 over Batesville 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Old HWY 65 over Batesville Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 65 over Batesville Creek?
The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 65 over Batesville Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.