US-79/SEC16/L8.949 over Cow Bayou Relief
PoorPosted for loadLee County, Arkansas · 3.4 MI South of Brickeys · Structure no. 000000000002508
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 152 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-79/SEC16/L8.949 over Cow Bayou Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-79/SEC16/L8.949 over Cow Bayou Relief in Lee County, Arkansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,936 by 2028. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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/SEC16/L8.949 over Cow Bayou Relief built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-79/SEC16/L8.949 over Cow Bayou Relief 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/SEC16/L8.949 over Cow Bayou Relief carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US-79/SEC16/L8.949 over Cow Bayou Relief?
The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns US-79/SEC16/L8.949 over Cow Bayou Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.