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CR335-C W.Chaple over Wattensaw Bayou

Fair

Lonoke County, Arkansas · 0.3 M S CO RD 99 · Structure no. 000000000021621

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
54 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
189
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR335-C W.Chaple over Wattensaw Bayou is a steel culvert carrying CR335-C W.Chaple over Wattensaw Bayou in Lonoke County, Arkansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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.

It carries about 189 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2007. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR335-C W.Chaple
CrossesWattensaw Bayou
Location0.3 M S CO RD 99
RouteCounty Highway 335
CountyLonoke County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.90889, -91.7092
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189 (2018)
Projected traffic41 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR335-C W.Chaple over Wattensaw Bayou built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR335-C W.Chaple over Wattensaw 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 CR335-C W.Chaple over Wattensaw Bayou carry?

About 189 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR335-C W.Chaple over Wattensaw Bayou?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns CR335-C W.Chaple over Wattensaw Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.