US Bridges

W 65th ST over Little Fourche Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 0.26 M W HWY 367 · Structure no. 000000000004133

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 65th ST over Little Fourche Creek is a concrete slab carrying W 65th ST over Little Fourche Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,100 by 2032. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW 65th ST
CrossesLittle Fourche Creek
Location0.26 M W HWY 367
RouteCity Street 48
Coordinates34.68872, -92.30166
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2018)
Projected traffic7,100 by 2032
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$817,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 65th ST over Little Fourche Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 65th ST over Little Fourche Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does W 65th ST over Little Fourche Creek carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W 65th ST over Little Fourche Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns W 65th ST over Little Fourche Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.