US Bridges

SH 152-00 Lm 5.44 over Bayou Meto

Fair

Arkansas County, Arkansas · 5.44 MI SE US 79-ALCORN · Structure no. 000000000003695

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
320 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 152-00 Lm 5.44 over Bayou Meto is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 152-00 Lm 5.44 over Bayou Meto in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 596 by 2028. The structure is 320 ft (97.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 152-00 Lm 5.44
CrossesBayou Meto
Location5.44 MI SE US 79-ALCORN
RouteState Highway 152
CountyArkansas County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.37293, -91.64835
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMay 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length320 ft (97.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2018)
Projected traffic596 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 152-00 Lm 5.44 over Bayou Meto built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 152-00 Lm 5.44 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 152-00 Lm 5.44 over Bayou Meto carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 152-00 Lm 5.44 over Bayou Meto?

The structure is 320 ft (97.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 152-00 Lm 5.44 over Bayou Meto?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.