US Bridges

CO RD 65 over I 49-WASHINGTON Co.

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.02 W JCT CO RD 63 · Structure no. 000000000006241

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,356
1987 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 65 over I 49-WASHINGTON Co. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 65 over I 49-WASHINGTON Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 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 1,356 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2007. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCO RD 65
CrossesI 49-WASHINGTON Co.
Location0.02 W JCT CO RD 63
RouteCounty Highway 65
Coordinates35.96195, -94.1958
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,356 (1987)
Projected traffic850 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 65 over I 49-WASHINGTON Co. built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 65 over I 49-WASHINGTON Co. 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 65 over I 49-WASHINGTON Co. carry?

About 1,356 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 65 over I 49-WASHINGTON Co.?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 65 over I 49-WASHINGTON Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.