US Bridges

Ritchie Ln/Cr 569 over Bayou Meto Creek

Fair

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 2.75 MI SW Otto · Structure no. 000000000024079

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
464
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ritchie Ln/Cr 569 over Bayou Meto Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Ritchie Ln/Cr 569 over Bayou Meto Creek in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 464 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRitchie Ln/Cr 569
CrossesBayou Meto Creek
Location2.75 MI SW Otto
RouteCounty Highway 569
CountyFaulkner County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.00884, -92.23194
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic464 (2018)
Projected traffic556 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ritchie Ln/Cr 569 over Bayou Meto Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ritchie Ln/Cr 569 over Bayou Meto Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ritchie Ln/Cr 569 over Bayou Meto Creek carry?

About 464 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ritchie Ln/Cr 569 over Bayou Meto Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ritchie Ln/Cr 569 over Bayou Meto Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.