US Bridges

US 79 S-6 Lm 7.36 over Moro Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Arkansas · Cleveland CO Line · Structure no. 000000000002845

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
616 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 79 S-6 Lm 7.36 over Moro Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 79 S-6 Lm 7.36 over Moro Creek in Dallas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1952, 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 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,387 by 2028. The structure is 616 ft (187.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 79 S-6 Lm 7.36
CrossesMoro Creek
LocationCleveland CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 79
CountyDallas County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.85325, -92.35477
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21
Design loadH 20
Structure length616 ft (187.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 79 S-6 Lm 7.36 over Moro Creek built?

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

What condition is US 79 S-6 Lm 7.36 over Moro 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 79 S-6 Lm 7.36 over Moro Creek carry?

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

How long is US 79 S-6 Lm 7.36 over Moro Creek?

The structure is 616 ft (187.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 79 S-6 Lm 7.36 over Moro Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.