US Bridges

CR552-I C. Jeans over Indian Bayou

FairPosted for load

Lonoke County, Arkansas · 3.5 MI E of SH 165 & 15 · Structure no. 000000000021175

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
59
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR552-I C. Jeans over Indian Bayou is a steel other carrying CR552-I C. Jeans 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 59 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2007. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR552-I C. Jeans
CrossesIndian Bayou
Location3.5 MI E of SH 165 & 15
RouteCounty Highway 552
CountyLonoke County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.60559, -91.94417
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2018)
Projected traffic28 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 CR552-I C. Jeans over Indian Bayou built?

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

What condition is CR552-I C. Jeans 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR552-I C. Jeans over Indian Bayou carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR552-I C. Jeans over Indian Bayou?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR552-I C. Jeans over Indian Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.