US Bridges

CR 33-I Chaney over Indian Bayou

FairPosted for load

Lonoke County, Arkansas · 1.3 M E SH15 · Structure no. 000000000021174

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 33-I Chaney over Indian Bayou is a steel other carrying CR 33-I Chaney over Indian Bayou in Lonoke 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 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 2 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2007. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 33-I Chaney
CrossesIndian Bayou
Location1.3 M E SH15
RouteCounty Highway 33
CountyLonoke County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.66894, -91.98796
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.2 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2018)
Projected traffic87 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 33-I Chaney over Indian Bayou built?

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

What condition is CR 33-I Chaney over Indian 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 33-I Chaney over Indian Bayou carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 33-I Chaney over Indian Bayou?

The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 33-I Chaney over Indian Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.