US Bridges

US 79C-11 Lm 0.13 over King Bayou Ditch

Fair

Arkansas County, Arkansas · @ US 79-STUTTGART · Structure no. 000000000001823

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 79C-11 Lm 0.13 over King Bayou Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 79C-11 Lm 0.13 over King Bayou Ditch in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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.

It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,406 by 2028. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 79C-11 Lm 0.13
CrossesKing Bayou Ditch
Location@ US 79-STUTTGART
RouteU.S. Route 79
CountyArkansas County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.47943, -91.58717
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2018)
Projected traffic3,406 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 79C-11 Lm 0.13 over King Bayou Ditch built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 79C-11 Lm 0.13 over King Bayou Ditch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 79C-11 Lm 0.13 over King Bayou Ditch carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 79C-11 Lm 0.13 over King Bayou Ditch?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 79C-11 Lm 0.13 over King Bayou Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.