US Bridges

SH 107 Log 9.92 over Bayou Meto

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · .1 MI N of Gravel Ridge · Structure no. 000000000006441

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 107 Log 9.92 over Bayou Meto is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 107 Log 9.92 over Bayou Meto in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,200 by 2038. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 107 Log 9.92
CrossesBayou Meto
Location.1 MI N of Gravel Ridge
RouteState Highway 107
Coordinates34.88026, -92.18314
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2018)
Projected traffic14,200 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 107 Log 9.92 over Bayou Meto built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 107 Log 9.92 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 107 Log 9.92 over Bayou Meto carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 107 Log 9.92 over Bayou Meto?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns SH 107 Log 9.92 over Bayou Meto?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.