US Bridges

US 65 over Sfk Little Red River

Good

Van Buren County, Arkansas · 1.27 MI S. JCT SH 16 W. · Structure no. 000000000007114

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
484 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 over Sfk Little Red River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65 over Sfk Little Red River in Van Buren County, Arkansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,177 by 2028. The structure is 484 ft (147.5 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

CarriesUS 65
CrossesSfk Little Red River
Location1.27 MI S. JCT SH 16 W.
RouteU.S. Route 65
Coordinates35.58717, -92.45126
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length484 ft (147.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2018)
Projected traffic26,177 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 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 Sfk Little Red River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 65 over Sfk Little Red River 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 Sfk Little Red River carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 65 over Sfk Little Red River?

The structure is 484 ft (147.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns US 65 over Sfk Little Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.