US Bridges

US 67 NB Log 7.56 over Bayou Meto

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Pulaski County, Arkansas · 7.55 Mi. N of I-40 · Structure no. 000000000007093

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
842 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
75,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 NB Log 7.56 over Bayou Meto is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 NB Log 7.56 over Bayou Meto in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 75,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,500 by 2038. The structure is 842 ft (256.7 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67 NB Log 7.56
CrossesBayou Meto
Location7.55 Mi. N of I-40
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.84992, -92.14432
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans18
Design loadHS 20
Structure length842 ft (256.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,000 (2018)
Projected traffic91,500 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US 67 NB Log 7.56 over Bayou Meto built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 NB Log 7.56 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 67 NB Log 7.56 over Bayou Meto carry?

About 75,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 67 NB Log 7.56 over Bayou Meto?

The structure is 842 ft (256.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 NB Log 7.56 over Bayou Meto?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.