US Bridges

SH 365 Log 1.56 over Fourche Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI N I-440 · Structure no. 000000000005517

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
352 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 365 Log 1.56 over Fourche Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 365 Log 1.56 over Fourche Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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.

It carries about 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,388 by 2028. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 365 Log 1.56
CrossesFourche Creek
Location0.2 MI N I-440
RouteState Highway 365
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.71725, -92.25811
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length352 ft (107.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2018)
Projected traffic7,388 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 365 Log 1.56 over Fourche Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 365 Log 1.56 over Fourche Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 365 Log 1.56 over Fourche Creek carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 365 Log 1.56 over Fourche Creek?

The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SH 365 Log 1.56 over Fourche Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.