US Bridges

US 65B-14 Lm 3.82 over Union-Pacific Railroad

Fair

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI W US 79B-PINEBLUFF · Structure no. 000000000003986

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
265 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65B-14 Lm 3.82 over Union-Pacific Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65B-14 Lm 3.82 over Union-Pacific Railroad in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,800 by 2038. The structure is 265 ft (80.9 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 65B-14 Lm 3.82
CrossesUnion-Pacific Railroad
Location0.5 MI W US 79B-PINEBLUFF
RouteU.S. Route 65
Coordinates34.22994, -92.03517
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length265 ft (80.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width92 ft (28.1 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2018)
Projected traffic13,800 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 65B-14 Lm 3.82 over Union-Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 65B-14 Lm 3.82 over Union-Pacific Railroad 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does US 65B-14 Lm 3.82 over Union-Pacific Railroad carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 65B-14 Lm 3.82 over Union-Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 265 ft (80.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns US 65B-14 Lm 3.82 over Union-Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.