US Bridges

US 65 Searcy over Holder Creek

Fair

Searcy County, Arkansas · 3 MI N JCT SH74 · Structure no. 0000000000X1017

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 Searcy over Holder Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 65 Searcy over Holder Creek in Searcy County, Arkansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 65 Searcy
CrossesHolder Creek
Location3 MI N JCT SH74
RouteU.S. Route 65
CountySearcy County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.94942, -92.72686
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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2023)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
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 Holder Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 65 Searcy over Holder Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 65 Searcy over Holder Creek carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 65 Searcy over Holder Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns US 65 Searcy over Holder Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.