US Bridges

Bob Long Lane over Crooked Creek

Fair

Lonoke County, Arkansas · 2.35 MI E SH 31 · Structure no. 000000000021803

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
285
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bob Long Lane over Crooked Creek is a steel other carrying Bob Long Lane over Crooked Creek in Lonoke County, Arkansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 285 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 86 by 2007. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesBob Long Lane
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location2.35 MI E SH 31
RouteCounty Highway 34
CountyLonoke County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.67464, -91.87188
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (2018)
Projected traffic86 by 2007
Trucks1%
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 Bob Long Lane over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bob Long Lane over Crooked Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Bob Long Lane over Crooked Creek carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bob Long Lane over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Bob Long Lane over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.