US 79 S-1 Lm 2.43 over Cypress Creek
PoorColumbia County, Arkansas · 3.0 MI S Emerson · Structure no. 000000000002368
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 97 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 79 S-1 Lm 2.43 over Cypress Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 79 S-1 Lm 2.43 over Cypress Creek in Columbia County, Arkansas. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2038. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 79 S-1 Lm 2.43 over Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 79 S-1 Lm 2.43 over Cypress Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does US 79 S-1 Lm 2.43 over Cypress Creek carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US 79 S-1 Lm 2.43 over Cypress Creek?
The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US 79 S-1 Lm 2.43 over Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.