US Bridges

CR 317/LITTLE Lake over Little Lake Bayou

Fair

Chicot County, Arkansas · 0.37 MI W US65-LAKEVILLGE · Structure no. 000000000021227

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
186
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 317/LITTLE Lake over Little Lake Bayou is a steel other carrying CR 317/LITTLE Lake over Little Lake Bayou in Chicot County, Arkansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 5 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 186 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2007. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 317/LITTLE Lake
CrossesLittle Lake Bayou
Location0.37 MI W US65-LAKEVILLGE
RouteCounty Highway 317
CountyChicot County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.34718, -91.29876
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2018)
Projected traffic32 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$230,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 317/LITTLE Lake over Little Lake Bayou built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 317/LITTLE Lake over Little Lake 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 317/LITTLE Lake over Little Lake Bayou carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 317/LITTLE Lake over Little Lake Bayou?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 317/LITTLE Lake over Little Lake Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.