US Bridges

US 65-17 Lm 1.55NB over Kerch Canal

Good

Desha County, Arkansas · 1.55 MI S Lincolnco-Gould · Structure no. 0000000000B7113

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,585
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65-17 Lm 1.55NB over Kerch Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65-17 Lm 1.55NB over Kerch Canal in Desha County, Arkansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,585 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,924 by 2028. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS 65-17 Lm 1.55NB
CrossesKerch Canal
Location1.55 MI S Lincolnco-Gould
RouteU.S. Route 65
Coordinates33.95076, -91.5334
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 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 length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,585 (2018)
Projected traffic6,924 by 2028
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 65-17 Lm 1.55NB over Kerch Canal built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 65-17 Lm 1.55NB over Kerch Canal 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 65-17 Lm 1.55NB over Kerch Canal carry?

About 1,585 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 65-17 Lm 1.55NB over Kerch Canal?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 65-17 Lm 1.55NB over Kerch Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.