US Bridges

US79 NB S5 LM4.60 over Champagnolle Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Arkansas · 4.69 MI NE Ouachita CO Li · Structure no. 0000000000A5944

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US79 NB S5 LM4.60 over Champagnolle Creek is a concrete slab carrying US79 NB S5 LM4.60 over Champagnolle Creek in Calhoun County, Arkansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,400 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 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS79 NB S5 LM4.60
CrossesChampagnolle Creek
Location4.69 MI NE Ouachita CO Li
RouteU.S. Route 79
CountyCalhoun County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.77032, -92.51381
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2018)
Projected traffic2,328 by 2028
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 US79 NB S5 LM4.60 over Champagnolle Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US79 NB S5 LM4.60 over Champagnolle Creek 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 US79 NB S5 LM4.60 over Champagnolle Creek carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US79 NB S5 LM4.60 over Champagnolle Creek?

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 US79 NB S5 LM4.60 over Champagnolle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.