US Bridges

SH 365-14 Lm 14.77 over Gamble Bayou

Good

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI N SH 256-WHITEHALL · Structure no. 0000000000A1009

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 365-14 Lm 14.77 over Gamble Bayou is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 365-14 Lm 14.77 over Gamble Bayou in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 96 years old, older 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,053 by 2028. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 365-14 Lm 14.77
CrossesGamble Bayou
Location0.5 MI N SH 256-WHITEHALL
RouteState Highway 365
Coordinates34.29876, -92.10326
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2018)
Projected traffic4,053 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$55,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 365-14 Lm 14.77 over Gamble Bayou built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is SH 365-14 Lm 14.77 over Gamble 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 SH 365-14 Lm 14.77 over Gamble Bayou carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 365-14 Lm 14.77 over Gamble Bayou?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 365-14 Lm 14.77 over Gamble Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.