US Bridges

US 79-09B Lm 6.11 over Caney Bayou

Fair

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 1.6 MI N US 65B-PINEBLUFF · Structure no. 0000000000A1018

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 79-09B Lm 6.11 over Caney Bayou is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 79-09B Lm 6.11 over Caney Bayou in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 96 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,207 by 2028. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 79-09B Lm 6.11
CrossesCaney Bayou
Location1.6 MI N US 65B-PINEBLUFF
RouteU.S. Route 79
CountyJefferson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.25297, -92.01689
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating52.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2018)
Projected traffic6,207 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$248,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 79-09B Lm 6.11 over Caney Bayou built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is US 79-09B Lm 6.11 over Caney 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 79-09B Lm 6.11 over Caney Bayou carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 79-09B Lm 6.11 over Caney Bayou?

The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US 79-09B Lm 6.11 over Caney Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.