US Bridges

US 165 Log 10.89 over Caney Creek

Good

Lonoke County, Arkansas · 2.5 MI E of SH 31 · Structure no. 000000000006656

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 165 Log 10.89 over Caney Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 165 Log 10.89 over Caney Creek 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,143 by 2028. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 165 Log 10.89
CrossesCaney Creek
Location2.5 MI E of SH 31
RouteU.S. Route 165
Coordinates34.5446, -91.83492
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2018)
Projected traffic4,143 by 2028
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 10.89 over Caney Creek built?

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

What condition is US 165 Log 10.89 over Caney Creek 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 2021.

How much traffic does US 165 Log 10.89 over Caney Creek carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 165 Log 10.89 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 165 Log 10.89 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.