US 79 S-2 Lm 8.72 over Smackover Creek
FairColumbia County, Arkansas · 8.73 MI No JCT US 82 · Structure no. 0000000000A0825
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 172 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,600
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 79 S-2 Lm 8.72 over Smackover Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 79 S-2 Lm 8.72 over Smackover Creek in Columbia County, Arkansas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,604 by 2028. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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-2 Lm 8.72 over Smackover Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 79 S-2 Lm 8.72 over Smackover 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-2 Lm 8.72 over Smackover Creek carry?
About 2,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 79 S-2 Lm 8.72 over Smackover Creek?
The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US 79 S-2 Lm 8.72 over Smackover Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.