US Bridges

US 165-01 Lm 14.98 over Canal

Fair

Ashley County, Arkansas · 2.4 MI S SH 160-PORTLAND · Structure no. 0000000000X0700

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 165-01 Lm 14.98 over Canal is a concrete culvert carrying US 165-01 Lm 14.98 over Canal in Ashley County, Arkansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesUS 165-01 Lm 14.98
CrossesCanal
Location2.4 MI S SH 160-PORTLAND
RouteU.S. Route 165
Coordinates33.20233, -91.52376
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2018)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 165-01 Lm 14.98 over Canal built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 165-01 Lm 14.98 over Canal 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 165-01 Lm 14.98 over Canal carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 165-01 Lm 14.98 over Canal?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 165-01 Lm 14.98 over Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.