US 79 S-1 Lm 11.73 over Horsehead Creek Relief
FairColumbia County, Arkansas · 11.73 MI No Louisiana St. · Structure no. 0000000000A0801
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,700
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 79 S-1 Lm 11.73 over Horsehead Creek Relief is a concrete slab carrying US 79 S-1 Lm 11.73 over Horsehead Creek Relief in Columbia 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 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,604 by 2027. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 79 S-1 Lm 11.73 over Horsehead Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 79 S-1 Lm 11.73 over Horsehead Creek 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US 79 S-1 Lm 11.73 over Horsehead Creek Relief carry?
About 2,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 79 S-1 Lm 11.73 over Horsehead Creek Relief?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns US 79 S-1 Lm 11.73 over Horsehead Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.