US 65 over Big Branch
GoodVan Buren County, Arkansas · N Outskirts of Choctaw · Structure no. 000000000006914
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 132 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,146
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 65 over Big Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65 over Big Branch 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 14,146 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,900 by 2038. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 65 over Big Branch built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is US 65 over Big Branch 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US 65 over Big Branch carry?
About 14,146 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 65 over Big Branch?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns US 65 over Big Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.