US 65 over Choctaw Creek
GoodVan Buren County, Arkansas · 0.6 MI So of Choctaw · Structure no. 000000000006913
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 210 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,204
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 65 over Choctaw Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65 over Choctaw Creek in Van Buren County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 22 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 12,204 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,500 by 2037. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 65 over Choctaw Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is US 65 over Choctaw 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does US 65 over Choctaw Creek carry?
About 12,204 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 65 over Choctaw Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns US 65 over Choctaw Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.