US Bridges

SH 88-09 Lm 23.34 over Little Bayou Meto

Fair

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 0.05 MI W SH 11-REYDELL · Structure no. 000000000001933

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 88-09 Lm 23.34 over Little Bayou Meto is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 88-09 Lm 23.34 over Little Bayou Meto in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 608 by 2028. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 88-09 Lm 23.34
CrossesLittle Bayou Meto
Location0.05 MI W SH 11-REYDELL
RouteState Highway 88
CountyJefferson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.15682, -91.56599
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2018)
Projected traffic608 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$502,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 88-09 Lm 23.34 over Little Bayou Meto built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 88-09 Lm 23.34 over Little 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 88-09 Lm 23.34 over Little Bayou Meto carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 88-09 Lm 23.34 over Little Bayou Meto?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns SH 88-09 Lm 23.34 over Little Bayou Meto?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.