US Bridges

US 79B-09 Lm 5.86 over Ditch

Good

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 1.4 MI N US 65B-UAPB · Structure no. 0000000000X1331

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 79B-09 Lm 5.86 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 79B-09 Lm 5.86 over Ditch in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,467 by 2028. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 79B-09 Lm 5.86
CrossesDitch
Location1.4 MI N US 65B-UAPB
RouteU.S. Route 79
Coordinates34.24938, -92.01747
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2018)
Projected traffic16,467 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 79B-09 Lm 5.86 over Ditch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 79B-09 Lm 5.86 over 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 79B-09 Lm 5.86 over Ditch carry?

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

How long is US 79B-09 Lm 5.86 over Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns US 79B-09 Lm 5.86 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.