US 79B-09 Lm 0.23 over Bayou Bartholomew
FairJefferson County, Arkansas · 0.23 MI NE I-530-PINEBLUF · Structure no. 000000000002093
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 172 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 79B-09 Lm 0.23 over Bayou Bartholomew is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 79B-09 Lm 0.23 over Bayou Bartholomew in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 87 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,001 by 2028. The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 79B-09 Lm 0.23 over Bayou Bartholomew built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is US 79B-09 Lm 0.23 over Bayou Bartholomew 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 December 2021.
How much traffic does US 79B-09 Lm 0.23 over Bayou Bartholomew carry?
About 14,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 79B-09 Lm 0.23 over Bayou Bartholomew?
The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns US 79B-09 Lm 0.23 over Bayou Bartholomew?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.