US Bridges

Colonel Maynard RD over Bayou Meto Canal

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 2.85 MI S SH165 · Structure no. 000000000024282

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colonel Maynard RD over Bayou Meto Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Colonel Maynard RD over Bayou Meto Canal in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,760 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesColonel Maynard RD
CrossesBayou Meto Canal
Location2.85 MI S SH165
RouteCity Street 85
Coordinates34.68048, -92.12569
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2022)
Projected traffic2,760 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Colonel Maynard RD over Bayou Meto Canal built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colonel Maynard RD over Bayou Meto Canal 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Colonel Maynard RD over Bayou Meto Canal carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Colonel Maynard RD over Bayou Meto Canal?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Colonel Maynard RD over Bayou Meto Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.