US79/SEC16/L11.512 over Alligator Bayou
PoorLee County, Arkansas · .7 MI South of Brickeys · Structure no. 000000000002534
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 482 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US79/SEC16/L11.512 over Alligator Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US79/SEC16/L11.512 over Alligator Bayou in Lee County, Arkansas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 76 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,936 by 2028. The structure is 482 ft (147 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US79/SEC16/L11.512 over Alligator Bayou built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is US79/SEC16/L11.512 over Alligator Bayou 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US79/SEC16/L11.512 over Alligator Bayou carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US79/SEC16/L11.512 over Alligator Bayou?
The structure is 482 ft (147 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US79/SEC16/L11.512 over Alligator Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.