US Bridges

US 65-14B Lm 5.94 over Imbeau Bayou Outlet

Fair

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 1.2 MI E US 79B-PINEBLUFF · Structure no. 000000000005429

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,530 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,782
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65-14B Lm 5.94 over Imbeau Bayou Outlet is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65-14B Lm 5.94 over Imbeau Bayou Outlet in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,782 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,880 by 2028. The structure is 1,530 ft (466.2 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 65-14B Lm 5.94
CrossesImbeau Bayou Outlet
Location1.2 MI E US 79B-PINEBLUFF
RouteU.S. Route 65
CountyJefferson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.22969, -91.99853
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+26 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,530 ft (466.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,782 (2018)
Projected traffic9,880 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 65-14B Lm 5.94 over Imbeau Bayou Outlet built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 65-14B Lm 5.94 over Imbeau Bayou Outlet in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does US 65-14B Lm 5.94 over Imbeau Bayou Outlet carry?

About 7,782 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 65-14B Lm 5.94 over Imbeau Bayou Outlet?

The structure is 1,530 ft (466.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns US 65-14B Lm 5.94 over Imbeau Bayou Outlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.