US 65 over Town Branch
GoodVan Buren County, Arkansas · .71 M S JCT SH 16 · Structure no. 000000000007290
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 134 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 65 over Town Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65 over Town Branch in Van Buren County, Arkansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,400 by 2038. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 65 over Town Branch built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 65 over Town 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does US 65 over Town Branch carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 65 over Town Branch?
The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns US 65 over Town Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.