US Bridges

Wrape Road-Cr 83 over Little Bayou Meto

Good

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 1.6 MI N CR 686-REYDELL · Structure no. 000000000004447

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wrape Road-Cr 83 over Little Bayou Meto is a concrete channel beam carrying Wrape Road-Cr 83 over Little Bayou Meto in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 143 by 2007. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 21 ft wide.

CarriesWrape Road-Cr 83
CrossesLittle Bayou Meto
Location1.6 MI N CR 686-REYDELL
RouteCounty Highway 83
Coordinates34.19798, -91.58266
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2018)
Projected traffic143 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$310,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wrape Road-Cr 83 over Little Bayou Meto built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wrape Road-Cr 83 over Little 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 2023.

How much traffic does Wrape Road-Cr 83 over Little Bayou Meto carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wrape Road-Cr 83 over Little Bayou Meto?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Wrape Road-Cr 83 over Little Bayou Meto?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.