US Bridges

SH 165-03 Lm 7.82 over Big Bayou Slough

Fair

Chicot County, Arkansas · 2.5 MI S US 65-DERMOTT · Structure no. 000000000002067

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,671
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 165-03 Lm 7.82 over Big Bayou Slough is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 165-03 Lm 7.82 over Big Bayou Slough in Chicot County, Arkansas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 1,671 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2033. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 165-03 Lm 7.82
CrossesBig Bayou Slough
Location2.5 MI S US 65-DERMOTT
RouteU.S. Route 165
CountyChicot County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.528, -91.41029
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,671 (2018)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 SH 165-03 Lm 7.82 over Big Bayou Slough built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 165-03 Lm 7.82 over Big Bayou Slough 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 165-03 Lm 7.82 over Big Bayou Slough carry?

About 1,671 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 165-03 Lm 7.82 over Big Bayou Slough?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SH 165-03 Lm 7.82 over Big Bayou Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.