US Bridges

US 79 S-1 Lm 11.57 over Horsehead Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Arkansas · 11.57 MI No Louisiana St. · Structure no. 0000000000A0802

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 79 S-1 Lm 11.57 over Horsehead Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 79 S-1 Lm 11.57 over Horsehead Creek 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 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 79 S-1 Lm 11.57
CrossesHorsehead Creek
Location11.57 MI No Louisiana St.
RouteU.S. Route 79
CountyColumbia County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.17549, -93.20522
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 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 traffic3,604 by 2027
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 79 S-1 Lm 11.57 over Horsehead Creek built?

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

What condition is US 79 S-1 Lm 11.57 over Horsehead 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 79 S-1 Lm 11.57 over Horsehead Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 79 S-1 Lm 11.57 over Horsehead Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 79 S-1 Lm 11.57 over Horsehead Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.