US Bridges

US 165-05 Lm 15.35 over Creek

Good

Arkansas County, Arkansas · 2.3 MI N SH 44-DEWITT · Structure no. 0000000000M0015

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 165-05 Lm 15.35 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 165-05 Lm 15.35 over Creek in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 100 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 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,285 by 2028. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesUS 165-05 Lm 15.35
CrossesCreek
Location2.3 MI N SH 44-DEWITT
RouteU.S. Route 165
Coordinates34.18522, -91.34374
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2018)
Projected traffic3,285 by 2028
Trucks1%
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 15.35 over Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is US 165-05 Lm 15.35 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does US 165-05 Lm 15.35 over Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 165-05 Lm 15.35 over Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns US 165-05 Lm 15.35 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.