US Bridges

CR82-FAULKER Lk RD over Ashley Bayou

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 0.1 MI W of Lonoke Co. LN · Structure no. 000000000016513

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR82-FAULKER Lk RD over Ashley Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR82-FAULKER Lk RD over Ashley Bayou in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 884 by 2007. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR82-FAULKER Lk RD
CrossesAshley Bayou
Location0.1 MI W of Lonoke Co. LN
RouteCounty Highway 82
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.74403, -92.08503
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2018)
Projected traffic884 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 CR82-FAULKER Lk RD over Ashley Bayou built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR82-FAULKER Lk RD over Ashley 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR82-FAULKER Lk RD over Ashley Bayou carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR82-FAULKER Lk RD over Ashley Bayou?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR82-FAULKER Lk RD over Ashley Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.