US Bridges

US 65 Searcy over Ditch

Good

Searcy County, Arkansas · 5.56 MI E Newton CO LN · Structure no. 0000000000M1185

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
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 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,787 by 2028. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesUS 65 Searcy
CrossesDitch
Location5.56 MI E Newton CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 65
Coordinates36.05838, -92.86652
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (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 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 65 Searcy over Ditch carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 65 Searcy over Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US 65 Searcy over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.