US Bridges

U S 165 Log 13.30 over Salt Bayou

Good

Lonoke County, Arkansas · .25 M E of SH 31 North · Structure no. 000000000006616

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U S 165 Log 13.30 over Salt Bayou is a concrete slab carrying U S 165 Log 13.30 over Salt Bayou in Lonoke 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,972 by 2028. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesU S 165 Log 13.30
CrossesSalt Bayou
Location.25 M E of SH 31 North
RouteU.S. Route 165
CountyLonoke County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.54591, -91.87723
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 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 traffic4,700 (2018)
Projected traffic4,972 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 U S 165 Log 13.30 over Salt Bayou built?

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

What condition is U S 165 Log 13.30 over Salt 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does U S 165 Log 13.30 over Salt Bayou carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is U S 165 Log 13.30 over Salt Bayou?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns U S 165 Log 13.30 over Salt Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.