US 65 Searcy over Half-Br Span Slide Area
FairSearcy County, Arkansas · 1.10 MI So JCT SH 27 · Structure no. 000000000005518
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 195 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,900
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 65 Searcy over Half-Br Span Slide Area is a concrete slab carrying US 65 Searcy over Half-Br Span Slide Area in Searcy County, Arkansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,542 by 2028. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 65 Searcy over Half-Br Span Slide Area built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 65 Searcy over Half-Br Span Slide Area 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 September 2022.
How much traffic does US 65 Searcy over Half-Br Span Slide Area carry?
About 5,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 65 Searcy over Half-Br Span Slide Area?
The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US 65 Searcy over Half-Br Span Slide Area?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.