US Bridges

US 79 S-5 LM4.61SB over Champagnolle CR

Fair

Calhoun County, Arkansas · 1 MI W JCT 79&US167B · Structure no. 000000000005944

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 79 S-5 LM4.61SB over Champagnolle CR is a concrete slab carrying US 79 S-5 LM4.61SB over Champagnolle CR in Calhoun County, Arkansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,328 by 2028. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 79 S-5 LM4.61SB
CrossesChampagnolle CR
Location1 MI W JCT 79&US167B
RouteU.S. Route 79
Coordinates33.77057, -92.51379
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2018)
Projected traffic2,328 by 2028
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 79 S-5 LM4.61SB over Champagnolle CR built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 79 S-5 LM4.61SB over Champagnolle CR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 79 S-5 LM4.61SB over Champagnolle CR carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 79 S-5 LM4.61SB over Champagnolle CR?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 79 S-5 LM4.61SB over Champagnolle CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.