US Bridges

CR32-TOMLINSON RD over Bayou Meto

PoorPosted for load

Lonoke County, Arkansas · 2 MI E of SH 31 · Structure no. 000000000021828

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Other
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
74
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR32-TOMLINSON RD over Bayou Meto is a steel other carrying CR32-TOMLINSON RD over Bayou Meto in Lonoke County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996, 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 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 74 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 86 by 2007. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR32-TOMLINSON RD
CrossesBayou Meto
Location2 MI E of SH 31
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyLonoke County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.71205, -91.87958
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.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2018)
Projected traffic86 by 2007
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 CR32-TOMLINSON RD over Bayou Meto built?

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

What condition is CR32-TOMLINSON RD 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 CR32-TOMLINSON RD over Bayou Meto carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR32-TOMLINSON RD over Bayou Meto?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR32-TOMLINSON RD over Bayou Meto?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.