US Bridges

US 165 Log 0.82 over Fish Slough

Good

Prairie County, Arkansas · 0.1 MI E JCT SH 343 & 130 · Structure no. 0000000000M1910

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,372
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 165 Log 0.82 over Fish Slough is a concrete culvert carrying US 165 Log 0.82 over Fish Slough in Prairie County, Arkansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 4,372 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,991 by 2028. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesUS 165 Log 0.82
CrossesFish Slough
Location0.1 MI E JCT SH 343 & 130
RouteU.S. Route 165
Coordinates34.53746, -91.60975
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,372 (2018)
Projected traffic2,991 by 2028
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 0.82 over Fish Slough built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 165 Log 0.82 over Fish Slough 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 165 Log 0.82 over Fish Slough carry?

About 4,372 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 165 Log 0.82 over Fish Slough?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US 165 Log 0.82 over Fish Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.