US Bridges

US 65 Searcy over Branch

Fair

Searcy County, Arkansas · 1.2 MI S JCT SH 74 · Structure no. 0000000000X1293

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 Searcy over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 65 Searcy over Branch in Searcy County, Arkansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,045 by 2026. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesUS 65 Searcy
CrossesBranch
Location1.2 MI S JCT SH 74
RouteU.S. Route 65
Coordinates35.90963, -92.69091
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
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 traffic5,200 (2018)
Projected traffic7,045 by 2026
Trucks20%
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 Branch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 65 Searcy over Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 65 Searcy over Branch carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 65 Searcy over Branch?

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 Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.