US Bridges

US-79/SEC15/L6.772 over Little Hog Tusk Creek

PoorPosted for load

Lee County, Arkansas · 1.0 MI West of JCT SH 238 · Structure no. 000000000002396

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-79/SEC15/L6.772 over Little Hog Tusk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-79/SEC15/L6.772 over Little Hog Tusk 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 580 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2038. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesUS-79/SEC15/L6.772
CrossesLittle Hog Tusk Creek
Location1.0 MI West of JCT SH 238
RouteU.S. Route 79
Coordinates34.77648, -91.00501
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length92 ft (28.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2019)
Projected traffic700 by 2038
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$541,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-79/SEC15/L6.772 over Little Hog Tusk Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-79/SEC15/L6.772 over Little Hog Tusk 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US-79/SEC15/L6.772 over Little Hog Tusk Creek carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US-79/SEC15/L6.772 over Little Hog Tusk Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US-79/SEC15/L6.772 over Little Hog Tusk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.