US Bridges

US 79 S-7 Lm 6.92 over Saline Relief

Fair

Cleveland County, Arkansas · 5.67 MI SW Ofjct SH35 · Structure no. 000000000003010

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
496 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
2,750
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 79 S-7 Lm 6.92 over Saline Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 79 S-7 Lm 6.92 over Saline Relief in Cleveland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,535 by 2028. The structure is 496 ft (151.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 79 S-7 Lm 6.92
CrossesSaline Relief
Location5.67 MI SW Ofjct SH35
RouteU.S. Route 79
CountyCleveland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.88658, -92.24533
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJuly 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadH 20
Structure length496 ft (151.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,750 (2018)
Projected traffic3,535 by 2028
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed55.9 mi (90 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 79 S-7 Lm 6.92 over Saline Relief built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 79 S-7 Lm 6.92 over Saline Relief 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 79 S-7 Lm 6.92 over Saline Relief carry?

About 2,750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 79 S-7 Lm 6.92 over Saline Relief?

The structure is 496 ft (151.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 79 S-7 Lm 6.92 over Saline Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.