US Bridges

US 79 S2 Lm 8 .24 over Creek

Good

Columbia County, Arkansas · 8.24 MI No JCT US 82 · Structure no. 0000000000X1387

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 79 S2 Lm 8 .24 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 79 S2 Lm 8 .24 over Creek in Columbia County, Arkansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2030. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesUS 79 S2 Lm 8 .24
CrossesCreek
Location8.24 MI No JCT US 82
RouteU.S. Route 79
Coordinates33.39684, -93.1515
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2018)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2030
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 79 S2 Lm 8 .24 over Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 79 S2 Lm 8 .24 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does US 79 S2 Lm 8 .24 over Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 79 S2 Lm 8 .24 over Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US 79 S2 Lm 8 .24 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.