US Bridges

State Highway 265 over Spring Creek

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 1.85 MI N US412/SH265 · Structure no. 000000000021866

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 265 over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying State Highway 265 over Spring Creek in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,286 by 2024. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 265
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.85 MI N US412/SH265
RouteState Highway 265
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.19312, -94.11614
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2018)
Projected traffic27,286 by 2024
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Highway 265 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 265 over Spring Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does State Highway 265 over Spring Creek carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 265 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns State Highway 265 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.