US Bridges

US 79-11 Lm 13.36 over Little Lagrue Bayou

Fair

Arkansas County, Arkansas · 0.1 MI N SH 146-STUTTGART · Structure no. 000000000002390

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 79-11 Lm 13.36 over Little Lagrue Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 79-11 Lm 13.36 over Little Lagrue Bayou in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,501 by 2028. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 79-11 Lm 13.36
CrossesLittle Lagrue Bayou
Location0.1 MI N SH 146-STUTTGART
RouteU.S. Route 79
CountyArkansas County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.52604, -91.52307
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length92 ft (28.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2018)
Projected traffic4,501 by 2028
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$915,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 79-11 Lm 13.36 over Little Lagrue Bayou built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 79-11 Lm 13.36 over Little Lagrue Bayou 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 79-11 Lm 13.36 over Little Lagrue Bayou carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 79-11 Lm 13.36 over Little Lagrue Bayou?

The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 79-11 Lm 13.36 over Little Lagrue Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.