US Bridges

US 65-15 Lm 2.68 over Cousart Bayou

Good

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 0.1 MI E US 425-PINEBLUFF · Structure no. 000000000006526

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65-15 Lm 2.68 over Cousart Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65-15 Lm 2.68 over Cousart Bayou in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2038. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesUS 65-15 Lm 2.68
CrossesCousart Bayou
Location0.1 MI E US 425-PINEBLUFF
RouteU.S. Route 65
Coordinates34.19477, -91.91897
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2018)
Projected traffic8,800 by 2038
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 65-15 Lm 2.68 over Cousart Bayou built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 65-15 Lm 2.68 over Cousart Bayou 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 65-15 Lm 2.68 over Cousart Bayou carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 65-15 Lm 2.68 over Cousart Bayou?

The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns US 65-15 Lm 2.68 over Cousart Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.