US Bridges

US 165-05 Lm 30.42 over Hurricane Bayou

Good

Arkansas County, Arkansas · 1.2 MI E SH 11-LODGECORNR · Structure no. 000000000002890

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 165-05 Lm 30.42 over Hurricane Bayou is a concrete slab carrying US 165-05 Lm 30.42 over Hurricane Bayou in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,920 by 2028. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesUS 165-05 Lm 30.42
CrossesHurricane Bayou
Location1.2 MI E SH 11-LODGECORNR
RouteU.S. Route 165
Coordinates34.29743, -91.47064
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2018)
Projected traffic2,920 by 2028
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$507,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 165-05 Lm 30.42 over Hurricane Bayou built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 165-05 Lm 30.42 over Hurricane Bayou 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 165-05 Lm 30.42 over Hurricane Bayou carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 165-05 Lm 30.42 over Hurricane Bayou?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 165-05 Lm 30.42 over Hurricane Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.