US 79-09 Lm 5.40 over Big Creek
PoorPosted for loadJefferson County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI S SH 54-FAITH · Structure no. 000000000002149
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 122 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,519
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 79-09 Lm 5.40 over Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 79-09 Lm 5.40 over Big Creek in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,519 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,927 by 2028. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 79-09 Lm 5.40 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 79-09 Lm 5.40 over Big Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does US 79-09 Lm 5.40 over Big Creek carry?
About 3,519 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 79-09 Lm 5.40 over Big Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US 79-09 Lm 5.40 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.