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US 79-10 Lm 5.20 over Wabbaseka Bayou

Fair

Jefferson County, Arkansas · SE of Wabbaseka Limits · Structure no. 0000000000A0733

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
175 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 79-10 Lm 5.20 over Wabbaseka Bayou is a concrete slab carrying US 79-10 Lm 5.20 over Wabbaseka Bayou in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,940 by 2028. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 79-10 Lm 5.20
CrossesWabbaseka Bayou
LocationSE of Wabbaseka Limits
RouteU.S. Route 79
CountyJefferson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.35862, -91.79924
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2018)
Projected traffic4,940 by 2028
Trucks1%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 79-10 Lm 5.20 over Wabbaseka Bayou built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 79-10 Lm 5.20 over Wabbaseka Bayou 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 79-10 Lm 5.20 over Wabbaseka Bayou carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 79-10 Lm 5.20 over Wabbaseka Bayou?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 79-10 Lm 5.20 over Wabbaseka Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.