US Bridges

US 65-20 Lm 12.41 over Swift Bayou

Good

Chicot County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI N SH144-LAKEVILLAG · Structure no. 000000000002072

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65-20 Lm 12.41 over Swift Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65-20 Lm 12.41 over Swift Bayou in Chicot County, Arkansas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,318 by 2028. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 65-20 Lm 12.41
CrossesSwift Bayou
Location0.5 MI N SH144-LAKEVILLAG
RouteU.S. Route 65
CountyChicot County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.39547, -91.31252
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2018)
Projected traffic6,318 by 2028
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 65-20 Lm 12.41 over Swift Bayou built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is US 65-20 Lm 12.41 over Swift Bayou 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 65-20 Lm 12.41 over Swift Bayou carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 65-20 Lm 12.41 over Swift Bayou?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns US 65-20 Lm 12.41 over Swift Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.