US Bridges

US 65 over Batesville Creek

Fair

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 1.0 MI So of Damascus · Structure no. 000000000006745

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
358 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 over Batesville Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65 over Batesville Creek in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2038. The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 65
CrossesBatesville Creek
Location1.0 MI So of Damascus
RouteU.S. Route 65
CountyFaulkner County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.33849, -92.41064
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length358 ft (109.1 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,400 (2018)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2038
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Batesville Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 65 over Batesville Creek carry?

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

How long is US 65 over Batesville Creek?

The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns US 65 over Batesville Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.