Lonoke County Bridge Report Card
Lonoke County scores 89 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Lonoke County, Arkansas
Lonoke County has 189 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 9 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 4.8% is at or below the 5.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 5,211 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Lonoke County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 89/100 (B). The county has 189 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 9 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 5,211 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 4.8% | 9.5 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.5% of measured traffic | 0.3 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.5% | 1.1 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 43 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,118,778 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 4.8% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.5% |
| Average Bridge Age | 43 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 5,211 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Lonoke County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SH 367 Log 9.36 over Cypress Relief | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,524 | 1939 |
| SH 31 Log 3.54 over Salt Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 720 | 1955 |
| SH 13 Log 0.88 over Crooked Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 340 | 1968 |
| CR 61 Kerr RD over I-40 Log 164.81 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 280 | 1963 |
| CR 67 Fairview over Wattensaw | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 160 | 2000 |
| Northcutt Road over Two Prairie Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 86 | 1990 |
| Cr32-tomlinson RD over Bayou Meto | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 74 | 1996 |
| CR 32b Staton over Bayou Meto | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25 | 1995 |
| Bob Long Lane Cr59 over White Oak Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2 | 1946 |
| SH 38 Log 10.16 over Pigeon Roost Cr. | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 2,600 | 1958 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.