US Bridges

US 79 S-8 Lm 0.48 over Harrison Creek

FairPosted for load

Cleveland County, Arkansas · 0.48 MI N JCT SH 35 · Structure no. 000000000002359

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,705
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 79 S-8 Lm 0.48 over Harrison Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 79 S-8 Lm 0.48 over Harrison Creek in Cleveland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,705 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,928 by 2028. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 79 S-8 Lm 0.48
CrossesHarrison Creek
Location0.48 MI N JCT SH 35
RouteU.S. Route 79
CountyCleveland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.96451, -92.20038
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,705 (2018)
Projected traffic3,928 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$455,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 79 S-8 Lm 0.48 over Harrison Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 79 S-8 Lm 0.48 over Harrison Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US 79 S-8 Lm 0.48 over Harrison Creek carry?

About 2,705 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 79 S-8 Lm 0.48 over Harrison Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 79 S-8 Lm 0.48 over Harrison Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.