US Bridges

CR 23 Loftis Lane over Bayou Meto

FairPosted for load

Lonoke County, Arkansas · 1 MI South Seaton Dump · Structure no. 000000000022684

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 23 Loftis Lane over Bayou Meto is a steel other carrying CR 23 Loftis Lane over Bayou Meto in Lonoke County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2024. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 23 Loftis Lane
CrossesBayou Meto
Location1 MI South Seaton Dump
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyLonoke County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.58979, -91.72026
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating8 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2004)
Projected traffic69 by 2024
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 23 Loftis Lane over Bayou Meto built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 23 Loftis Lane over Bayou Meto 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 CR 23 Loftis Lane over Bayou Meto carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 23 Loftis Lane over Bayou Meto?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 23 Loftis Lane over Bayou Meto?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.