US Bridges

Skipper Lane over Branch of Bayou Meto

Fair

Lonoke County, Arkansas · 1.6 MI E SH 381 · Structure no. 000000000023609

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skipper Lane over Branch of Bayou Meto is a steel other carrying Skipper Lane over Branch of Bayou Meto in Lonoke County, Arkansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 6 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 28 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2038. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSkipper Lane
CrossesBranch of Bayou Meto
Location1.6 MI E SH 381
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyLonoke County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.63159, -91.78253
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.2 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2018)
Projected traffic110 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 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 Skipper Lane over Branch of Bayou Meto built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Skipper Lane over Branch of 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Skipper Lane over Branch of Bayou Meto carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Skipper Lane over Branch of Bayou Meto?

The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Skipper Lane over Branch of Bayou Meto?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.