US Bridges

US 79-09 Lm 9.04 over Piney Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 3.12 MI SW I-530-WATSCHPL · Structure no. 000000000006101

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,464
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 79-09 Lm 9.04 over Piney Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 79-09 Lm 9.04 over Piney Creek in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,464 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,867 by 2028. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUS 79-09 Lm 9.04
CrossesPiney Creek
Location3.12 MI SW I-530-WATSCHPL
RouteU.S. Route 79
Coordinates34.15772, -92.09061
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,464 (2018)
Projected traffic8,867 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 79-09 Lm 9.04 over Piney Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 79-09 Lm 9.04 over Piney Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does US 79-09 Lm 9.04 over Piney Creek carry?

About 5,464 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 79-09 Lm 9.04 over Piney Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 79-09 Lm 9.04 over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.