US Bridges

State Highway 265 over Fall Creek

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 2.63 MI W of JCT SH 170 · Structure no. 0000000000M3289

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
662
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 265 over Fall Creek is a concrete culvert carrying State Highway 265 over Fall Creek in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 93 years old, older 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 662 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2028. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesState Highway 265
CrossesFall Creek
Location2.63 MI W of JCT SH 170
RouteState Highway 265
Coordinates35.83332, -94.31267
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic662 (2018)
Projected traffic253 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 State Highway 265 over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is State Highway 265 over Fall 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 November 2023.

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

About 662 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 265 over Fall Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns State Highway 265 over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.