US Bridges

US 65 Newton over Ditch

Fair

Newton County, Arkansas · .02 M S of Boone Col · Structure no. 0000000000M1181

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 Newton over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 65 Newton over Ditch in Newton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 96 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 65 Newton
CrossesDitch
Location.02 M S of Boone Col
RouteU.S. Route 65
CountyNewton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.11562, -92.9653
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2018)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 65 Newton over Ditch built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is US 65 Newton over Ditch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 65 Newton over Ditch carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 65 Newton over Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US 65 Newton over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.