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US 65-15 Lm 2.13 over Creek - Jefferson County

Good

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 0.3 MI W US 425-PINEBLUFF · Structure no. 0000000000M1201

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65-15 Lm 2.13 over Creek - Jefferson County is a concrete culvert carrying US 65-15 Lm 2.13 over Creek - Jefferson County in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 95 years old, older 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,700 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 65-15 Lm 2.13
CrossesCreek - Jefferson County
Location0.3 MI W US 425-PINEBLUFF
RouteU.S. Route 65
CountyJefferson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.19484, -91.92853
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2018)
Projected traffic12,700 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 65-15 Lm 2.13 over Creek - Jefferson County built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is US 65-15 Lm 2.13 over Creek - Jefferson County 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 65-15 Lm 2.13 over Creek - Jefferson County carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 65-15 Lm 2.13 over Creek - Jefferson County?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 65-15 Lm 2.13 over Creek - Jefferson County?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.