SH 265-WASHINGTON over Sweetwater Creek
GoodWashington County, Arkansas · 7.53 MI N.W. JCT 170&265 · Structure no. 000000000006946
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 670
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 265-WASHINGTON over Sweetwater Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 265-WASHINGTON over Sweetwater Creek in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2038. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 265-WASHINGTON over Sweetwater Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 265-WASHINGTON over Sweetwater 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SH 265-WASHINGTON over Sweetwater Creek carry?
About 670 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SH 265-WASHINGTON over Sweetwater Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SH 265-WASHINGTON over Sweetwater Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.