US Bridges

US 79 S-7 Lm 0.73 over Creek

Fair

Cleveland County, Arkansas · 0.8 MI NE Dallas CO L · Structure no. 0000000000M1455

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,786
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 79 S-7 Lm 0.73 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 79 S-7 Lm 0.73 over Creek in Cleveland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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.

It carries about 2,786 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,189 by 2028. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUS 79 S-7 Lm 0.73
CrossesCreek
Location0.8 MI NE Dallas CO L
RouteU.S. Route 79
Coordinates33.85926, -92.34191
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,786 (2018)
Projected traffic4,189 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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-7 Lm 0.73 over Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 79 S-7 Lm 0.73 over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 79 S-7 Lm 0.73 over Creek carry?

About 2,786 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 79 S-7 Lm 0.73 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 79 S-7 Lm 0.73 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.