US Bridges

US 65 over Archey Fork Creek

Good

Van Buren County, Arkansas · .5 M N JCT SH 95 · Structure no. 000000000007291

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
376 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,570
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 over Archey Fork Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65 over Archey Fork Creek 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 11,570 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,500 by 2033. The structure is 376 ft (114.6 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesUS 65
CrossesArchey Fork Creek
Location.5 M N JCT SH 95
RouteU.S. Route 65
Coordinates35.60413, -92.45994
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length376 ft (114.6 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,570 (2018)
Projected traffic23,500 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 65 over Archey Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 65 over Archey Fork 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 Archey Fork Creek carry?

About 11,570 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 65 over Archey Fork Creek?

The structure is 376 ft (114.6 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns US 65 over Archey Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.