US Bridges

CR45/ Parkers Corn over Bayou Two Prairie

FairPosted for load

Lonoke County, Arkansas · 2 MI E of SH 13 · Structure no. 000000000021827

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Other
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
91
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR45/ Parkers Corn over Bayou Two Prairie is a steel other carrying CR45/ Parkers Corn over Bayou Two Prairie 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 91 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2007. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR45/ Parkers Corn
CrossesBayou Two Prairie
Location2 MI E of SH 13
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyLonoke County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.68782, -91.71838
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.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91 (2018)
Projected traffic69 by 2007
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 CR45/ Parkers Corn over Bayou Two Prairie built?

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

What condition is CR45/ Parkers Corn over Bayou Two Prairie 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 CR45/ Parkers Corn over Bayou Two Prairie carry?

About 91 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR45/ Parkers Corn over Bayou Two Prairie?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR45/ Parkers Corn over Bayou Two Prairie?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.