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US79 S-7 Lm 7.70 over Saline River

Fair

Cleveland County, Arkansas · 4.89 MI S JCT SH 35 · Structure no. 000000000003011

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
2,013 ft
49 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US79 S-7 Lm 7.70 over Saline River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US79 S-7 Lm 7.70 over Saline River 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,535 by 2028. The structure is 2,013 ft (613.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).

Location

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CarriesUS79 S-7 Lm 7.70
CrossesSaline River
Location4.89 MI S JCT SH 35
RouteU.S. Route 79
CountyCleveland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.89443, -92.23559
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans49
Design loadH 20
Structure length2,013 ft (613.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2018)
Projected traffic3,535 by 2028
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.3 mi (89 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US79 S-7 Lm 7.70 over Saline River built?

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

What condition is US79 S-7 Lm 7.70 over Saline River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US79 S-7 Lm 7.70 over Saline River carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US79 S-7 Lm 7.70 over Saline River?

The structure is 2,013 ft (613.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US79 S-7 Lm 7.70 over Saline River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.