US Bridges

US 165-05 Lm 1.30 over Arkansas River Relief

Good

Arkansas County, Arkansas · 1.30 MI N Ar Riv-Pendletn · Structure no. 000000000005277

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
482 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 165-05 Lm 1.30 over Arkansas River Relief is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 165-05 Lm 1.30 over Arkansas River Relief in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,703 by 2028. The structure is 482 ft (146.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesUS 165-05 Lm 1.30
CrossesArkansas River Relief
Location1.30 MI N Ar Riv-Pendletn
RouteU.S. Route 165
Coordinates34.00197, -91.38447
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: 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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length482 ft (146.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2018)
Projected traffic1,703 by 2028
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 US 165-05 Lm 1.30 over Arkansas River Relief built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 165-05 Lm 1.30 over Arkansas River Relief 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does US 165-05 Lm 1.30 over Arkansas River Relief carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is US 165-05 Lm 1.30 over Arkansas River Relief?

The structure is 482 ft (146.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 165-05 Lm 1.30 over Arkansas River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.