US Bridges

US 165 Log 2.44 over Big Ditch

Good

Lonoke County, Arkansas · 3.75 M E of SH 13 · Structure no. 000000000002312

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 165 Log 2.44 over Big Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 165 Log 2.44 over Big Ditch in Lonoke County, Arkansas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 76 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,143 by 2028. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 165 Log 2.44
CrossesBig Ditch
Location3.75 M E of SH 13
RouteU.S. Route 165
CountyLonoke County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.53937, -91.68749
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2018)
Projected traffic4,143 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$501,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 165 Log 2.44 over Big Ditch built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is US 165 Log 2.44 over Big Ditch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 165 Log 2.44 over Big Ditch carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 165 Log 2.44 over Big Ditch?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 165 Log 2.44 over Big Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.