US-79/SEC15/L1.862 over Big Piney Creek
PoorLee County, Arkansas · 1.86 MI North Monroe CO · Structure no. 000000000002393
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 152 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 580
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-79/SEC15/L1.862 over Big Piney Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-79/SEC15/L1.862 over Big Piney Creek in Lee 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 580 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2038. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-79/SEC15/L1.862 over Big Piney Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-79/SEC15/L1.862 over Big Piney Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does US-79/SEC15/L1.862 over Big Piney Creek carry?
About 580 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is US-79/SEC15/L1.862 over Big Piney Creek?
The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns US-79/SEC15/L1.862 over Big Piney Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.