US Bridges

US65-19 Lm 9.46 SB over Black Pond Slough

Good

Desha County, Arkansas · 1.0 MI S US 278-MCGEHEE · Structure no. 0000000000A6811

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,150
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US65-19 Lm 9.46 SB over Black Pond Slough is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US65-19 Lm 9.46 SB over Black Pond Slough 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,155 by 2028. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUS65-19 Lm 9.46 SB
CrossesBlack Pond Slough
Location1.0 MI S US 278-MCGEHEE
RouteU.S. Route 65
Coordinates33.59666, -91.38322
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,150 (2018)
Projected traffic4,155 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 US65-19 Lm 9.46 SB over Black Pond Slough built?

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

What condition is US65-19 Lm 9.46 SB over Black Pond Slough 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 2025.

How much traffic does US65-19 Lm 9.46 SB over Black Pond Slough carry?

About 4,150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US65-19 Lm 9.46 SB over Black Pond Slough?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US65-19 Lm 9.46 SB over Black Pond Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.