US Bridges

US 65 over North Cadron Creek

Good

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 3 MI N JCTSH25 Greenbrier · Structure no. 000000000006628

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
517 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 over North Cadron Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65 over North Cadron Creek in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2038. The structure is 517 ft (157.6 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesUS 65
CrossesNorth Cadron Creek
Location3 MI N JCTSH25 Greenbrier
RouteU.S. Route 65
Coordinates35.29998, -92.40384
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length517 ft (157.6 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,400 (2018)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2038
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 North Cadron Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 65 over North Cadron Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 65 over North Cadron Creek carry?

About 9,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 65 over North Cadron Creek?

The structure is 517 ft (157.6 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns US 65 over North Cadron Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.