US Bridges

Cox Cypress Rd-Cr over Bayou Meto

Fair

Arkansas County, Arkansas · 4.0 MI W US 165-LODGECORN · Structure no. 000000000004484

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
202 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
226
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cox Cypress Rd-Cr over Bayou Meto is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cox Cypress Rd-Cr over Bayou Meto in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 6 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 226 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2007. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCox Cypress Rd-Cr
CrossesBayou Meto
Location4.0 MI W US 165-LODGECORN
RouteCounty Highway 312
CountyArkansas County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.29363, -91.58522
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic226 (2018)
Projected traffic102 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cox Cypress Rd-Cr over Bayou Meto built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cox Cypress Rd-Cr 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Cox Cypress Rd-Cr over Bayou Meto carry?

About 226 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cox Cypress Rd-Cr over Bayou Meto?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cox Cypress Rd-Cr over Bayou Meto?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.