US Bridges

SH 89 over Lake Conway

Fair

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 9.94 MI W Pulaski CO L · Structure no. 000000000005143

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 89 over Lake Conway is a concrete slab carrying SH 89 over Lake Conway in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6,091 by 2028. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 89
CrossesLake Conway
Location9.94 MI W Pulaski CO L
RouteState Highway 89
CountyFaulkner County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.96895, -92.40261
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2018)
Projected traffic6,091 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$508,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 89 over Lake Conway built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 89 over Lake Conway 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 89 over Lake Conway carry?

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

How long is SH 89 over Lake Conway?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 89 over Lake Conway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.