US Bridges

US 65 Searcy over Ditch

Fair

Searcy County, Arkansas · 3.89 MI SE Newton CO LN · Structure no. 0000000000M1183

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,007
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 Searcy over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 65 Searcy over Ditch in Searcy County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5,007 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,787 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 65 Searcy
CrossesDitch
Location3.89 MI SE Newton CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 65
CountySearcy County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.06773, -92.89239
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic5,007 (2018)
Projected traffic5,787 by 2028
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 65 Searcy over Ditch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 65 Searcy over Ditch 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 65 Searcy over Ditch carry?

About 5,007 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 65 Searcy over Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 65 Searcy over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.