US Bridges

SH 11-06 Lm 0.00 over Bayou Meto

Good

Arkansas County, Arkansas · Ark/Jeff CO Line-Reydell · Structure no. 000000000007385

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
434 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 11-06 Lm 0.00 over Bayou Meto is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 11-06 Lm 0.00 over Bayou Meto in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2036. The structure is 434 ft (132.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesSH 11-06 Lm 0.00
CrossesBayou Meto
LocationArk/Jeff CO Line-Reydell
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates34.20179, -91.53114
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length434 ft (132.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2018)
Projected traffic600 by 2036
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 11-06 Lm 0.00 over Bayou Meto built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 11-06 Lm 0.00 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does SH 11-06 Lm 0.00 over Bayou Meto carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 11-06 Lm 0.00 over Bayou Meto?

The structure is 434 ft (132.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SH 11-06 Lm 0.00 over Bayou Meto?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.