US Bridges

State Highway 265 over Stream - Washington Co.

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 5.61 MI N.W. JCT 170&265 · Structure no. 0000000000X1162

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
670
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 265 over Stream - Washington Co. is a concrete culvert carrying State Highway 265 over Stream - Washington Co. 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 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 942 by 2028. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long.

CarriesState Highway 265
CrossesStream - Washington Co.
Location5.61 MI N.W. JCT 170&265
RouteState Highway 265
Coordinates35.87547, -94.30991
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2018)
Projected traffic942 by 2028
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Stream - Washington Co. built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 265 over Stream - 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does State Highway 265 over Stream - Washington Co. carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 265 over Stream - Washington Co.?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns State Highway 265 over Stream - Washington Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.