US Bridges

CR 32B Staton over Bayou Meto

Poor

Lonoke County, Arkansas · 1.6 MI W of SH 381 · Structure no. 000000000021669

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 32B Staton over Bayou Meto is a steel other carrying CR 32B Staton 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2038. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR 32B Staton
CrossesBayou Meto
Location1.6 MI W of SH 381
RouteCounty Highway 32
Coordinates34.65031, -91.83186
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating6 US tons
Inventory rating4 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 width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2018)
Projected traffic220 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 32B Staton over Bayou Meto built?

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

What condition is CR 32B Staton over Bayou Meto in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does CR 32B Staton over Bayou Meto carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 32B Staton over Bayou Meto?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 32B Staton over Bayou Meto?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.