US Bridges

CR8-GENE Neal RD over Indian Bayou

FairPosted for load

Lonoke County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI S of SH 165 · Structure no. 000000000021802

Built
1996
29 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Other
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR8-GENE Neal RD over Indian Bayou is a steel other carrying CR8-GENE Neal RD over Indian Bayou in Lonoke County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 29 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 4 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2007. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR8-GENE Neal RD
CrossesIndian Bayou
Location1.5 MI S of SH 165
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyLonoke County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.52516, -91.90234
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (2018)
Projected traffic55 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR8-GENE Neal RD over Indian Bayou built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is CR8-GENE Neal 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 CR8-GENE Neal RD over Indian Bayou carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR8-GENE Neal RD over Indian Bayou?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR8-GENE Neal RD over Indian Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.