US Bridges

SH 15 Log 0.36 over Bayou Meto

Fair

Lonoke County, Arkansas · 0.36 MI N of US 70 · Structure no. 000000000005481

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
245 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 15 Log 0.36 over Bayou Meto is a concrete slab carrying SH 15 Log 0.36 over Bayou Meto in Lonoke County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,519 by 2028. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 15 Log 0.36
CrossesBayou Meto
Location0.36 MI N of US 70
RouteState Highway 15
CountyLonoke County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.76894, -92.00252
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2018)
Projected traffic1,519 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 15 Log 0.36 over Bayou Meto built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 15 Log 0.36 over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 15 Log 0.36 over Bayou Meto carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 15 Log 0.36 over Bayou Meto?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 15 Log 0.36 over Bayou Meto?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.