US Bridges

US 65 over Pine Mt. Creek

Good

Van Buren County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI N of Damascus · Structure no. 000000000007000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 over Pine Mt. Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65 over Pine Mt. Creek in Van Buren County, Arkansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,639 by 2028. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesUS 65
CrossesPine Mt. Creek
Location1.5 MI N of Damascus
RouteU.S. Route 65
Coordinates35.39693, -92.39191
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2018)
Projected traffic13,639 by 2028
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 65 over Pine Mt. Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 65 over Pine Mt. 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 65 over Pine Mt. Creek carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 65 over Pine Mt. Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US 65 over Pine Mt. Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.