US Bridges

Ar HWY 265 over Creek

Good

Washington County, Arkansas · 5.1 MI N SH 170 Junction · Structure no. 0000000000X1638

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ar HWY 265 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ar HWY 265 over Creek in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 530 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 635 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAr HWY 265
CrossesCreek
Location5.1 MI N SH 170 Junction
RouteState Highway 265
Coordinates35.86787, -94.31249
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2020)
Projected traffic635 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ar HWY 265 over Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ar HWY 265 over Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Ar HWY 265 over Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ar HWY 265 over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Ar HWY 265 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.