US Bridges

State Highway 265 over Town Branch-Washington

Good

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.1 MI N of SH 16 · Structure no. 0000000000X1062

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 265 over Town Branch-Washington is a concrete culvert carrying State Highway 265 over Town Branch-Washington in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,910 by 2028. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Highway 265
CrossesTown Branch-Washington
Location0.1 MI N of SH 16
RouteState Highway 265
Coordinates36.05434, -94.12701
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2018)
Projected traffic23,910 by 2028
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Highway 265 over Town Branch-Washington built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 265 over Town Branch-Washington 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does State Highway 265 over Town Branch-Washington carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 265 over Town Branch-Washington?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns State Highway 265 over Town Branch-Washington?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.