US Bridges

US 79B S-6 Lm 2.93 over Jug Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Arkansas · 0.36 MI S JCT US 79 · Structure no. 0000000000M1454

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 79B S-6 Lm 2.93 over Jug Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 79B S-6 Lm 2.93 over Jug Creek in Dallas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,959 by 2028. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 79B S-6 Lm 2.93
CrossesJug Creek
Location0.36 MI S JCT US 79
RouteU.S. Route 79
CountyDallas County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.82199, -92.41042
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2018)
Projected traffic4,959 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$469,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 79B S-6 Lm 2.93 over Jug Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 79B S-6 Lm 2.93 over Jug 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 79B S-6 Lm 2.93 over Jug Creek carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 79B S-6 Lm 2.93 over Jug Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 79B S-6 Lm 2.93 over Jug Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.