US Bridges

W Main ST over Bayou Meto

FairPosted for load

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 2 MI E of SH 107 · Structure no. 000000000016563

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Main ST over Bayou Meto is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Main ST over Bayou Meto in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 680 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 830 by 2038. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesW Main ST
CrossesBayou Meto
Location2 MI E of SH 107
RouteCity Street 61545
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.8663, -92.16235
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2018)
Projected traffic830 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$467,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Main ST over Bayou Meto built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Main ST 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 2024.

How much traffic does W Main ST over Bayou Meto carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W Main ST over Bayou Meto?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns W Main ST over Bayou Meto?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.