US HWY 63/79 over Emmett Sanders Lock&dam
FairJefferson County, Arkansas · 12.8 KM NE of Pine Bluff · Structure no. CEPSWLARSANDERS
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 9,578 ft
- 18 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Corps of Engineers (Civil)
About this bridge
US HWY 63/79 over Emmett Sanders Lock&dam is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US HWY 63/79 over Emmett Sanders Lock&dam in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 5 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,030 by 2038. The structure is 9,578 ft (2,919.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US HWY 63/79 over Emmett Sanders Lock&dam built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is US HWY 63/79 over Emmett Sanders Lock&dam 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 June 2022.
How much traffic does US HWY 63/79 over Emmett Sanders Lock&dam carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US HWY 63/79 over Emmett Sanders Lock&dam?
The structure is 9,578 ft (2,919.4 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US HWY 63/79 over Emmett Sanders Lock&dam?
It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil) and maintained by the State Highway Agency.