US Bridges

US79-S-6 LM3.42 SB over Cri&p RR

Fair

Dallas County, Arkansas · .25 MI W JCT US 167/79B · Structure no. 000000000003639

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US79-S-6 LM3.42 SB over Cri&p RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US79-S-6 LM3.42 SB over Cri&p RR in Dallas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,657 by 2028. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS79-S-6 LM3.42 SB
CrossesCri&p RR
Location.25 MI W JCT US 167/79B
RouteU.S. Route 79
CountyDallas County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.82691, -92.41435
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2018)
Projected traffic4,657 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$708,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US79-S-6 LM3.42 SB over Cri&p RR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US79-S-6 LM3.42 SB over Cri&p RR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US79-S-6 LM3.42 SB over Cri&p RR carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US79-S-6 LM3.42 SB over Cri&p RR?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US79-S-6 LM3.42 SB over Cri&p RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.