US 65 Searcy over Bear Creek
GoodSearcy County, Arkansas · 1.9 MI N SH 74 · Structure no. 000000000006750
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 494 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,700
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 65 Searcy over Bear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65 Searcy over Bear Creek in Searcy County, Arkansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,032 by 2028. The structure is 494 ft (150.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 65 Searcy over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 65 Searcy over Bear 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 June 2022.
How much traffic does US 65 Searcy over Bear Creek carry?
About 4,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US 65 Searcy over Bear Creek?
The structure is 494 ft (150.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 65 Searcy over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.