US Bridges

US 65B Newton over Marshall Creek

Good

Newton County, Arkansas · .40 MI S of Boone CO Line · Structure no. 0000000000X0171

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65B Newton over Marshall Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 65B Newton over Marshall Creek in Newton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 473 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 65B Newton
CrossesMarshall Creek
Location.40 MI S of Boone CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 65
Coordinates36.10281, -92.95373
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic340 (2018)
Projected traffic473 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 65B Newton over Marshall Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 65B Newton over Marshall Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 65B Newton over Marshall Creek carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 65B Newton over Marshall Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 65B Newton over Marshall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.