US Bridges

US79B-S6/B Lm 2.39 over Cri&p RR

Poor

Dallas County, Arkansas · 0.1 MI W JCT SH8 · Structure no. 000000000002151

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
247 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,094
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US79B-S6/B Lm 2.39 over Cri&p RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US79B-S6/B Lm 2.39 over Cri&p RR in Dallas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,094 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,741 by 2028. The structure is 247 ft (75.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS79B-S6/B Lm 2.39
CrossesCri&p RR
Location0.1 MI W JCT SH8
RouteU.S. Route 79
CountyDallas County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.81458, -92.41126
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length247 ft (75.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,094 (2018)
Projected traffic7,741 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US79B-S6/B Lm 2.39 over Cri&p RR built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is US79B-S6/B Lm 2.39 over Cri&p RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does US79B-S6/B Lm 2.39 over Cri&p RR carry?

About 6,094 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US79B-S6/B Lm 2.39 over Cri&p RR?

The structure is 247 ft (75.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US79B-S6/B Lm 2.39 over Cri&p RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.