US Bridges

SH 365 Log 15.61 over Pennington Bayou

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 3.4MI No JCT US65 · Structure no. 000000000006609

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
219 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 365 Log 15.61 over Pennington Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 365 Log 15.61 over Pennington Bayou in Pulaski 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 817 by 2028. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSH 365 Log 15.61
CrossesPennington Bayou
Location3.4MI No JCT US65
RouteState Highway 365
Coordinates34.53368, -92.20061
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2018)
Projected traffic817 by 2028
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 365 Log 15.61 over Pennington Bayou built?

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

What condition is SH 365 Log 15.61 over Pennington Bayou 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 365 Log 15.61 over Pennington Bayou carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 365 Log 15.61 over Pennington Bayou?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SH 365 Log 15.61 over Pennington Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.