US 165- District 2 over Arkansas River

Fair Condition55 years old1,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateArkansas
CountyDesha
Location3.5 Mi N Jct SH 54
CarriesUS 165- District 2
CrossesArkansas River
Coordinates33.97506, -91.38452

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignGirder and Floorbeam
Total Length2899.0 ft (883.6 m)
Max Span377.0 ft (114.9 m)
Deck Width33.1 ft (10.1 m)
Deck Area8924.4 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1971

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,500 (2018)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection723
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000005121

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