US Bridges

CR 6-A Carl Lee RD over Indian Bayou

FairPosted for load

Lonoke County, Arkansas · 2 MI E of SH 15 · Structure no. 000000000021292

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 6-A Carl Lee RD over Indian Bayou is a steel other carrying CR 6-A Carl Lee RD over Indian Bayou in Lonoke County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 14 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2007. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 6-A Carl Lee RD
CrossesIndian Bayou
Location2 MI E of SH 15
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyLonoke County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.51913, -91.9215
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2018)
Projected traffic69 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$343,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 6-A Carl Lee RD over Indian Bayou built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 6-A Carl Lee RD 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 CR 6-A Carl Lee RD over Indian Bayou carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 6-A Carl Lee RD over Indian Bayou?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 6-A Carl Lee RD over Indian Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.