US Bridges

US 165-05 Lm 2.45 over Moore Bayou

Fair

Arkansas County, Arkansas · 2.45 MI N Ar Rvr-Pndleton · Structure no. 000000000005278

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
962 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 165-05 Lm 2.45 over Moore Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 165-05 Lm 2.45 over Moore Bayou 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2038. The structure is 962 ft (293.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesUS 165-05 Lm 2.45
CrossesMoore Bayou
Location2.45 MI N Ar Rvr-Pndleton
RouteU.S. Route 165
Coordinates34.01811, -91.38167
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20
Structure length962 ft (293.2 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 traffic1,900 by 2038
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 2.45 over Moore Bayou built?

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

What condition is US 165-05 Lm 2.45 over Moore Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does US 165-05 Lm 2.45 over Moore Bayou carry?

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

How long is US 165-05 Lm 2.45 over Moore Bayou?

The structure is 962 ft (293.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 165-05 Lm 2.45 over Moore Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.