US Bridges

US 79-10 Lm 8.73 over Holmes Ditch

Good

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 5.3 MI SW Arkco-Humphrey · Structure no. 000000000006662

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 79-10 Lm 8.73 over Holmes Ditch is a concrete slab carrying US 79-10 Lm 8.73 over Holmes Ditch in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2038. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesUS 79-10 Lm 8.73
CrossesHolmes Ditch
Location5.3 MI SW Arkco-Humphrey
RouteU.S. Route 79
Coordinates34.39563, -91.75733
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2018)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 79-10 Lm 8.73 over Holmes Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 79-10 Lm 8.73 over Holmes Ditch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 79-10 Lm 8.73 over Holmes Ditch carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 79-10 Lm 8.73 over Holmes Ditch?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 79-10 Lm 8.73 over Holmes Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.