US Bridges

CR12/CLMN Brake RD over Salt Bayou

FairPosted for load

Lonoke County, Arkansas · 2 M E of SH 31 · Structure no. 000000000023282

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR12/CLMN Brake RD over Salt Bayou is a steel other carrying CR12/CLMN Brake RD over Salt Bayou in Lonoke County, Arkansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2038. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR12/CLMN Brake RD
CrossesSalt Bayou
Location2 M E of SH 31
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyLonoke County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.51354, -91.81624
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic30 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 CR12/CLMN Brake RD over Salt Bayou built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR12/CLMN Brake RD over Salt Bayou 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 CR12/CLMN Brake RD over Salt Bayou carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR12/CLMN Brake RD over Salt Bayou?

The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR12/CLMN Brake RD over Salt Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.