US Bridges

CR 67 Fairview over Wattensaw

PoorPosted for load

Lonoke County, Arkansas · .9 Mi. W. SH 31 · Structure no. 000000000022287

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 67 Fairview over Wattensaw is a steel other carrying CR 67 Fairview over Wattensaw in Lonoke County, Arkansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2007. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 67 Fairview
CrossesWattensaw
Location.9 Mi. W. SH 31
RouteCounty Highway 67
CountyLonoke County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.89329, -91.89055
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating4 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2018)
Projected traffic128 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR 67 Fairview over Wattensaw built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 67 Fairview over Wattensaw 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 67 Fairview over Wattensaw carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 67 Fairview over Wattensaw?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 67 Fairview over Wattensaw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.