US Bridges

CR 20-K Geridge over Bayou Meto

FairPosted for load

Lonoke County, Arkansas · 3 MI N SH 165 · Structure no. 000000000021628

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 20-K Geridge over Bayou Meto is a steel other carrying CR 20-K Geridge over Bayou Meto 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 5 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 51 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2038. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 20-K Geridge
CrossesBayou Meto
Location3 MI N SH 165
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyLonoke County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.58036, -91.70291
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating4 US tons
Inventory rating3 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 width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2018)
Projected traffic60 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 CR 20-K Geridge over Bayou Meto built?

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

What condition is CR 20-K Geridge over Bayou Meto 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 20-K Geridge over Bayou Meto carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 20-K Geridge over Bayou Meto?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 20-K Geridge over Bayou Meto?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.