US-79/SEC15/L7.213 over Big Hog Tusk Creek
PoorLee County, Arkansas · 0.50 Miles West of SH 238 · Structure no. 000000000002397
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 92 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 640
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-79/SEC15/L7.213 over Big Hog Tusk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-79/SEC15/L7.213 over Big 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.
It carries about 640 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2038. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 29 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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/L7.213 over Big Hog Tusk Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-79/SEC15/L7.213 over Big 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US-79/SEC15/L7.213 over Big Hog Tusk Creek carry?
About 640 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is US-79/SEC15/L7.213 over Big 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 29 ft wide.
Who owns US-79/SEC15/L7.213 over Big Hog Tusk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.