US Bridges

US 165-04 Lm 1.26 over Canal No. 19

Good

Desha County, Arkansas · 1.26 MI E US 65-DUMAS · Structure no. 000000000006855

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 165-04 Lm 1.26 over Canal No. 19 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 165-04 Lm 1.26 over Canal No. 19 in Desha County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,924 by 2028. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 165-04 Lm 1.26
CrossesCanal No. 19
Location1.26 MI E US 65-DUMAS
RouteU.S. Route 165
CountyDesha County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.88249, -91.46193
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2018)
Projected traffic6,924 by 2028
Trucks16%
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 1.26 over Canal No. 19 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 165-04 Lm 1.26 over Canal No. 19 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 165-04 Lm 1.26 over Canal No. 19 carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 165-04 Lm 1.26 over Canal No. 19?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 165-04 Lm 1.26 over Canal No. 19?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.