US Bridges

Bob Long Lane over Bayou Meto

FairPosted for load

Lonoke County, Arkansas · 3.8 MI E of SH 31 · Structure no. 000000000021047

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
285
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bob Long Lane over Bayou Meto is a steel other carrying Bob Long Lane over Bayou Meto in Lonoke County, Arkansas. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 34 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 285 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2007. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBob Long Lane
CrossesBayou Meto
Location3.8 MI E of SH 31
RouteCounty Highway 59
CountyLonoke County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.67433, -91.8469
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (2018)
Projected traffic55 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bob Long Lane over Bayou Meto built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Bob Long Lane 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Bob Long Lane over Bayou Meto carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bob Long Lane over Bayou Meto?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Bob Long Lane over Bayou Meto?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.