US Bridges

US 65 over Pickle Gap Creek

Fair

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 2.0 MI N of Conway · Structure no. 000000000006051

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
175 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 over Pickle Gap Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 65 over Pickle Gap Creek in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,054 by 2028. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 65
CrossesPickle Gap Creek
Location2.0 MI N of Conway
RouteU.S. Route 65
CountyFaulkner County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.12607, -92.40091
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2018)
Projected traffic42,054 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 over Pickle Gap Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 65 over Pickle Gap 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 US 65 over Pickle Gap Creek carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 65 over Pickle Gap Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US 65 over Pickle Gap Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.