US Bridges

US 165 Log 15.79 over Indian Bayou Ditch

Good

Lonoke County, Arkansas · 2.0 M W of SH 31 · Structure no. 000000000006618

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 165 Log 15.79 over Indian Bayou Ditch is a concrete slab carrying US 165 Log 15.79 over Indian Bayou Ditch in Lonoke County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,696 by 2028. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS 165 Log 15.79
CrossesIndian Bayou Ditch
Location2.0 M W of SH 31
RouteU.S. Route 165
Coordinates34.54661, -91.92108
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 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 traffic4,600 (2018)
Projected traffic4,696 by 2028
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 US 165 Log 15.79 over Indian Bayou Ditch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 165 Log 15.79 over Indian Bayou 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 165 Log 15.79 over Indian Bayou Ditch carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 165 Log 15.79 over Indian Bayou Ditch?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 165 Log 15.79 over Indian Bayou Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.