US Bridges

US 165-07 Lm 4.47 over Clearpoint Creek

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Arkansas County, Arkansas · 0.2 M E Prairieco-Stuttga · Structure no. 000000000002316

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 165-07 Lm 4.47 over Clearpoint Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 165-07 Lm 4.47 over Clearpoint Creek in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 73 years old, older 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,920 by 2028. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 165-07 Lm 4.47
CrossesClearpoint Creek
Location0.2 M E Prairieco-Stuttga
RouteU.S. Route 165
CountyArkansas County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.53752, -91.59171
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2018)
Projected traffic2,920 by 2028
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$534,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 165-07 Lm 4.47 over Clearpoint Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is US 165-07 Lm 4.47 over Clearpoint 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 165-07 Lm 4.47 over Clearpoint Creek carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 165-07 Lm 4.47 over Clearpoint Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 165-07 Lm 4.47 over Clearpoint Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.