US Bridges

U.S. HWY 165 over Canal

Good

Lonoke County, Arkansas · NW of Scott · Structure no. 000000000007387

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. HWY 165 over Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. HWY 165 over Canal in Lonoke County, Arkansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,332 by 2028. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesU.S. HWY 165
CrossesCanal
LocationNW of Scott
RouteU.S. Route 165
Coordinates34.68544, -92.08816
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior 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 rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2018)
Projected traffic9,332 by 2028
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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. HWY 165 over Canal built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. HWY 165 over Canal 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. HWY 165 over Canal carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is U.S. HWY 165 over Canal?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. HWY 165 over Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.