US Bridges

US 65 NB Lm 6.41 over Union Pacific Railroad

Good

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 3.2 MI SW US425-COTTNDALE · Structure no. 0000000000B6525

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
411 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,485
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 NB Lm 6.41 over Union Pacific Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65 NB Lm 6.41 over Union Pacific Railroad in Jefferson 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 3,485 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,053 by 2028. The structure is 411 ft (125.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesUS 65 NB Lm 6.41
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location3.2 MI SW US425-COTTNDALE
RouteU.S. Route 65
Coordinates34.18041, -91.86103
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length411 ft (125.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,485 (2018)
Projected traffic4,053 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 NB Lm 6.41 over Union Pacific Railroad built?

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

What condition is US 65 NB Lm 6.41 over Union Pacific Railroad 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 65 NB Lm 6.41 over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 3,485 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 65 NB Lm 6.41 over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 411 ft (125.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 65 NB Lm 6.41 over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.