US Bridges

SH 31 02/0 19.57 over Bayou Meto

Good

Lonoke County, Arkansas · 1.9 MI S of US 70 · Structure no. 000000000006921

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
247 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 31 02/0 19.57 over Bayou Meto is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 31 02/0 19.57 over Bayou Meto in Lonoke County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,215 by 2028. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 31 02/0 19.57
CrossesBayou Meto
Location1.9 MI S of US 70
RouteState Highway 31
CountyLonoke County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.73608, -91.91596
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry7: Better than 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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2018)
Projected traffic1,215 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 31 02/0 19.57 over Bayou Meto built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 31 02/0 19.57 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 31 02/0 19.57 over Bayou Meto carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 31 02/0 19.57 over Bayou Meto?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SH 31 02/0 19.57 over Bayou Meto?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.