US Bridges

SH 265 - Wash. Co. over Hylton Branch

Good

Washington County, Arkansas · 5.74 MI N JCT Hs 265 & 16 · Structure no. 0000000000X1475

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,880
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 265 - Wash. Co. over Hylton Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 265 - Wash. Co. over Hylton Branch in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 21,880 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 265 - Wash. Co.
CrossesHylton Branch
Location5.74 MI N JCT Hs 265 & 16
RouteState Highway 265
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.13503, -94.11778
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (12 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 traffic21,880 (2018)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 SH 265 - Wash. Co. over Hylton Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 265 - Wash. Co. over Hylton Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 265 - Wash. Co. over Hylton Branch carry?

About 21,880 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 265 - Wash. Co. over Hylton Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 265 - Wash. Co. over Hylton Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.