US Bridges

SH 161 Log 3.45 over Bayou Meto

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 7.77 MI N of SH 70(I-I) · Structure no. 000000000002913

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 161 Log 3.45 over Bayou Meto is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 161 Log 3.45 over Bayou Meto in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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.

It carries about 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,554 by 2028. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 161 Log 3.45
CrossesBayou Meto
Location7.77 MI N of SH 70(I-I)
RouteState Highway 161
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.84441, -92.12209
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2018)
Projected traffic15,554 by 2028
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 161 Log 3.45 over Bayou Meto built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 161 Log 3.45 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 161 Log 3.45 over Bayou Meto carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 161 Log 3.45 over Bayou Meto?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 161 Log 3.45 over Bayou Meto?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.