US Bridges

SH 13 Log 11.03 over Bayou Meto

Good

Lonoke County, Arkansas · 2.5 MI N of SH 232 · Structure no. 000000000006853

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 13 Log 11.03 over Bayou Meto is a concrete slab carrying SH 13 Log 11.03 over Bayou Meto in Lonoke County, Arkansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2038. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 13 Log 11.03
CrossesBayou Meto
Location2.5 MI N of SH 232
RouteState Highway 13
CountyLonoke County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.6338, -91.7553
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMay 2022
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2018)
Projected traffic800 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 13 Log 11.03 over Bayou Meto built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 13 Log 11.03 over 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does SH 13 Log 11.03 over Bayou Meto carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 13 Log 11.03 over Bayou Meto?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 13 Log 11.03 over Bayou Meto?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.