US Bridges

US 165-5C Lm 0.48 over Creek

Good

Arkansas County, Arkansas · 0.48 MI NW US 165-GILLETT · Structure no. 0000000000M0020

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 165-5C Lm 0.48 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 165-5C Lm 0.48 over Creek in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 973 by 2028. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 165-5C Lm 0.48
CrossesCreek
Location0.48 MI NW US 165-GILLETT
RouteU.S. Route 165
Coordinates34.11998, -91.37611
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2018)
Projected traffic973 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 165-5C Lm 0.48 over Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 165-5C Lm 0.48 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 165-5C Lm 0.48 over Creek carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 165-5C Lm 0.48 over Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 165-5C Lm 0.48 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.