US Bridges

US-79/SEC-16/L1.74 over CR 115 Languille River

Fair

Lee County, Arkansas · 1.8 MI North of Marianna · Structure no. 000000000002206

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
571 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-79/SEC-16/L1.74 over CR 115 Languille River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-79/SEC-16/L1.74 over CR 115 Languille River in Lee County, Arkansas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2038. The structure is 571 ft (174.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesUS-79/SEC-16/L1.74
CrossesCR 115 Languille River
Location1.8 MI North of Marianna
RouteU.S. Route 79
Coordinates34.78998, -90.75279
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length571 ft (174.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2018)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2038
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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/SEC-16/L1.74 over CR 115 Languille River built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-79/SEC-16/L1.74 over CR 115 Languille River 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/SEC-16/L1.74 over CR 115 Languille River carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US-79/SEC-16/L1.74 over CR 115 Languille River?

The structure is 571 ft (174.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US-79/SEC-16/L1.74 over CR 115 Languille River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.