US Bridges

US 165-04 Lm 5.41 over Canal # 43

Good

Desha County, Arkansas · 1.7 MI W of Back Gate · Structure no. 000000000006610

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 165-04 Lm 5.41 over Canal # 43 is a concrete slab carrying US 165-04 Lm 5.41 over Canal # 43 in Desha County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,231 by 2028. The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

CarriesUS 165-04 Lm 5.41
CrossesCanal # 43
Location1.7 MI W of Back Gate
RouteU.S. Route 165
Coordinates33.91514, -91.41356
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry5: 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (33 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2018)
Projected traffic3,231 by 2028
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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 165-04 Lm 5.41 over Canal # 43 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 165-04 Lm 5.41 over Canal # 43 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 165-04 Lm 5.41 over Canal # 43 carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 165-04 Lm 5.41 over Canal # 43?

The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 165-04 Lm 5.41 over Canal # 43?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.