US Bridges

SH 5 Log 2.09 NB over Two Prairie Bayou

Good

Lonoke County, Arkansas · 2 Mi. N. of US 67 · Structure no. 0000000000B7017

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 5 Log 2.09 NB over Two Prairie Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 5 Log 2.09 NB over Two Prairie Bayou in Lonoke County, Arkansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,458 by 2024. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 5 Log 2.09 NB
CrossesTwo Prairie Bayou
Location2 Mi. N. of US 67
RouteState Highway 5
CountyLonoke County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.97347, -92.07181
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2018)
Projected traffic7,458 by 2024
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 5 Log 2.09 NB over Two Prairie Bayou built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 5 Log 2.09 NB over Two Prairie Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 5 Log 2.09 NB over Two Prairie Bayou carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 5 Log 2.09 NB over Two Prairie Bayou?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SH 5 Log 2.09 NB over Two Prairie Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.