US-79/SEC-15/L2.88 over Little Piney Creek
PoorPosted for loadLee County, Arkansas · 4.8 Miles West of SH 258 · Structure no. 000000000002394
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 580
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-79/SEC-15/L2.88 over Little Piney Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-79/SEC-15/L2.88 over Little 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 580 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2038. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
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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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-79/SEC-15/L2.88 over Little Piney Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-79/SEC-15/L2.88 over Little 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/SEC-15/L2.88 over Little Piney Creek carry?
About 580 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is US-79/SEC-15/L2.88 over Little Piney Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns US-79/SEC-15/L2.88 over Little Piney Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.