US Bridges

US 79 S-6 Lm 7.14 over Moro Creek Relief

Fair

Dallas County, Arkansas · .26 MI SW Cleveland CO LN · Structure no. 000000000002844

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
264 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 79 S-6 Lm 7.14 over Moro Creek Relief is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 79 S-6 Lm 7.14 over Moro Creek Relief in Dallas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 73 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 5 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,387 by 2028. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 79 S-6 Lm 7.14
CrossesMoro Creek Relief
Location.26 MI SW Cleveland CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 79
Coordinates33.85175, -92.35794
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2018)
Projected traffic3,387 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$913,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 79 S-6 Lm 7.14 over Moro Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is US 79 S-6 Lm 7.14 over Moro Creek Relief 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 79 S-6 Lm 7.14 over Moro Creek Relief carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 79 S-6 Lm 7.14 over Moro Creek Relief?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 79 S-6 Lm 7.14 over Moro Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.