US Bridges

I-40 WB Log 166.76 over Bayou Meto

Good

Lonoke County, Arkansas · 2 MI E of SH 15 · Structure no. 0000000000A6872

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
342 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
7,373
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 WB Log 166.76 over Bayou Meto is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 WB Log 166.76 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 7,373 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,859 by 2028. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 WB Log 166.76
CrossesBayou Meto
Location2 MI E of SH 15
RouteInterstate 40
CountyLonoke County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.79829, -92.02611
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length342 ft (104.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,373 (2018)
Projected traffic24,859 by 2028
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 WB Log 166.76 over Bayou Meto built?

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

What condition is I-40 WB Log 166.76 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-40 WB Log 166.76 over Bayou Meto carry?

About 7,373 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is I-40 WB Log 166.76 over Bayou Meto?

The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 WB Log 166.76 over Bayou Meto?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.