US Bridges

US 65B SB Lane over I-530 NB & SB Lanes

Good

Jefferson County, Arkansas · @ NW Interchange-Pinebluf · Structure no. 000000000006255

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
584 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65B SB Lane over I-530 NB & SB Lanes is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65B SB Lane over I-530 NB & SB Lanes in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,854 by 2028. The structure is 584 ft (177.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 65B SB Lane
CrossesI-530 NB & SB Lanes
Location@ NW Interchange-Pinebluf
RouteU.S. Route 65
Coordinates34.24451, -92.09328
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length584 ft (177.9 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2018)
Projected traffic7,854 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SB Lane over I-530 NB & SB Lanes built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 65B SB Lane over I-530 NB & SB Lanes 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does US 65B SB Lane over I-530 NB & SB Lanes carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 65B SB Lane over I-530 NB & SB Lanes?

The structure is 584 ft (177.9 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 65B SB Lane over I-530 NB & SB Lanes?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.