US 65 Searcy over Buffalo River
GoodSearcy County, Arkansas · 7 Miles North of the JCT · Structure no. 000000000006200
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 987 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,300
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 65 Searcy over Buffalo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65 Searcy over Buffalo River in Searcy County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,661 by 2028. The structure is 987 ft (300.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 65 Searcy over Buffalo River built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 65 Searcy over Buffalo River 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 April 2022.
How much traffic does US 65 Searcy over Buffalo River carry?
About 5,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 65 Searcy over Buffalo River?
The structure is 987 ft (300.8 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US 65 Searcy over Buffalo River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.