US Bridges

US 165 Log 1.18 over Dennis Slough

Fair

Lonoke County, Arkansas · 1.18 W of Prairie Cl · Structure no. 000000000002314

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 165 Log 1.18 over Dennis Slough is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 165 Log 1.18 over Dennis Slough 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 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,143 by 2028. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 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 1.18
CrossesDennis Slough
Location1.18 W of Prairie Cl
RouteU.S. Route 165
CountyLonoke County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.53889, -91.66549
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 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$562,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 165 Log 1.18 over Dennis Slough built?

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

What condition is US 165 Log 1.18 over Dennis Slough 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does US 165 Log 1.18 over Dennis Slough carry?

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

How long is US 165 Log 1.18 over Dennis Slough?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 165 Log 1.18 over Dennis Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.