US Bridges

Bayoumetorec-Cr over Little Bayou Meto

Fair

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 0.04 MI W CR 85-REYDELL · Structure no. 000000000014330

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
203
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bayoumetorec-Cr over Little Bayou Meto is a concrete tee beam carrying Bayoumetorec-Cr over Little Bayou Meto in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 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 203 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2007. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesBayoumetorec-Cr
CrossesLittle Bayou Meto
Location0.04 MI W CR 85-REYDELL
RouteCounty Highway 695
CountyJefferson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.13841, -91.5747
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic203 (2018)
Projected traffic38 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bayoumetorec-Cr over Little Bayou Meto built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bayoumetorec-Cr 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Bayoumetorec-Cr over Little Bayou Meto carry?

About 203 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bayoumetorec-Cr over Little Bayou Meto?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Bayoumetorec-Cr over Little Bayou Meto?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.