US Bridges

US79/SEC-16/L-3.35 over St.Francis Div. Channel

Fair

Lee County, Arkansas · 3.4 MI North of Marianna · Structure no. 000000000002900

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
964 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US79/SEC-16/L-3.35 over St.Francis Div. Channel is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US79/SEC-16/L-3.35 over St.Francis Div. Channel in Lee County, Arkansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2038. The structure is 964 ft (293.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesUS79/SEC-16/L-3.35
CrossesSt.Francis Div. Channel
Location3.4 MI North of Marianna
RouteU.S. Route 79
CountyLee County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.79771, -90.72612
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+8 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length964 ft (293.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2018)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2038
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US79/SEC-16/L-3.35 over St.Francis Div. Channel built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US79/SEC-16/L-3.35 over St.Francis Div. Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does US79/SEC-16/L-3.35 over St.Francis Div. Channel carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US79/SEC-16/L-3.35 over St.Francis Div. Channel?

The structure is 964 ft (293.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US79/SEC-16/L-3.35 over St.Francis Div. Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.