US Bridges

US 65-14B Lm 6.46 over Nebraska ST Slsw/Unpac

Fair

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 1.31 MI E 63B & 79B-PB · Structure no. 000000000005423

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,342 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
6,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65-14B Lm 6.46 over Nebraska ST Slsw/Unpac is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65-14B Lm 6.46 over Nebraska ST Slsw/Unpac in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,994 by 2028. The structure is 2,342 ft (713.9 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 65-14B Lm 6.46
CrossesNebraska ST Slsw/Unpac
Location1.31 MI E 63B & 79B-PB
RouteU.S. Route 65
CountyJefferson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.22825, -91.98944
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+22 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,342 ft (713.9 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2018)
Projected traffic8,994 by 2028
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 65-14B Lm 6.46 over Nebraska ST Slsw/Unpac built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 65-14B Lm 6.46 over Nebraska ST Slsw/Unpac 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 65-14B Lm 6.46 over Nebraska ST Slsw/Unpac carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 65-14B Lm 6.46 over Nebraska ST Slsw/Unpac?

The structure is 2,342 ft (713.9 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US 65-14B Lm 6.46 over Nebraska ST Slsw/Unpac?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.