US Bridges

US 165 Log 0.18 over Scott Bayou

FairPosted for load

Pulaski County, Arkansas · NW of Scott · Structure no. 000000000002967

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 165 Log 0.18 over Scott Bayou is a concrete slab carrying US 165 Log 0.18 over Scott Bayou in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 70 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,332 by 2028. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 165 Log 0.18
CrossesScott Bayou
LocationNW of Scott
RouteU.S. Route 165
Coordinates34.69872, -92.09857
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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

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 0.18 over Scott Bayou built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is US 165 Log 0.18 over Scott Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does US 165 Log 0.18 over Scott Bayou carry?

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

How long is US 165 Log 0.18 over Scott Bayou?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 165 Log 0.18 over Scott Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.