US Bridges

CR 89 Republican over Bayou Meto

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · .8 M W JCT SH 107 & RD 74 · Structure no. 000000000016510

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,220
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 89 Republican over Bayou Meto is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 89 Republican over Bayou Meto in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 2,220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2007. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 89 Republican
CrossesBayou Meto
Location.8 M W JCT SH 107 & RD 74
RouteCounty Highway 89
Coordinates34.94072, -92.18003
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,220 (2018)
Projected traffic550 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 CR 89 Republican over Bayou Meto built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 89 Republican 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 89 Republican over Bayou Meto carry?

About 2,220 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 89 Republican over Bayou Meto?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 89 Republican over Bayou Meto?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.