US 79 S-1 Lm 2.73 over Drainage Ditch
FairColumbia County, Arkansas · 2.5 MI S Emerson · Structure no. 0000000000M1440
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 79 S-1 Lm 2.73 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 79 S-1 Lm 2.73 over Drainage Ditch in Columbia County, Arkansas. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2038. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 51 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 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 2.73 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 79 S-1 Lm 2.73 over Drainage Ditch 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 79 S-1 Lm 2.73 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US 79 S-1 Lm 2.73 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns US 79 S-1 Lm 2.73 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.