US Bridges

CR 20-E Bob Hall over Prairie Bayou

FairPosted for load

Hot Spring County, Arkansas · 2.8 MI W CO RD 20&14 · Structure no. 000000000020987

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
226
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 20-E Bob Hall over Prairie Bayou is a steel other carrying CR 20-E Bob Hall over Prairie Bayou in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 226 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 82 by 2007. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 20-E Bob Hall
CrossesPrairie Bayou
Location2.8 MI W CO RD 20&14
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyHot Spring County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.33161, -92.99779
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic226 (2018)
Projected traffic82 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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$293,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 20-E Bob Hall over Prairie Bayou built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 20-E Bob Hall over Prairie 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 20-E Bob Hall over Prairie Bayou carry?

About 226 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 20-E Bob Hall over Prairie Bayou?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 20-E Bob Hall over Prairie Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.