US 79-11 Lm 5.73 over Bayou Meto
GoodArkansas County, Arkansas · 1.6 MI SW SH343-STUTTGART · Structure no. 000000000006865
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 478 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 79-11 Lm 5.73 over Bayou Meto is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 79-11 Lm 5.73 over Bayou Meto in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,501 by 2028. The structure is 478 ft (145.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 79-11 Lm 5.73 over Bayou Meto built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 79-11 Lm 5.73 over Bayou Meto 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US 79-11 Lm 5.73 over Bayou Meto carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US 79-11 Lm 5.73 over Bayou Meto?
The structure is 478 ft (145.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 79-11 Lm 5.73 over Bayou Meto?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.