US Bridges

State Highway 265 over Ditch - Washington Co.

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.5 Mi. S. Jct. US 412 · Structure no. 0000000000X1457

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 265 over Ditch - Washington Co. is a concrete culvert carrying State Highway 265 over Ditch - Washington Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 265
CrossesDitch - Washington Co.
Location0.5 Mi. S. Jct. US 412
RouteState Highway 265
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.15954, -94.11895
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2018)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ditch - Washington Co. built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 265 over Ditch - 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 June 2024.

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

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.