US Bridges

SH 265-WASH Co. over US 71 Sec 16

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.07 So JCT US71/I540 · Structure no. 000000000005819

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 265-WASH Co. over US 71 Sec 16 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 265-WASH Co. over US 71 Sec 16 in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,672 by 2028. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 265-WASH Co.
CrossesUS 71 Sec 16
Location0.07 So JCT US71/I540
RouteState Highway 265
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.03574, -94.1866
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2018)
Projected traffic2,672 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 265-WASH Co. over US 71 Sec 16 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 265-WASH Co. over US 71 Sec 16 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2021.

How much traffic does SH 265-WASH Co. over US 71 Sec 16 carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 265-WASH Co. over US 71 Sec 16?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SH 265-WASH Co. over US 71 Sec 16?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.