US Bridges

SH-78/SEC-2/L11.39 over Hog Tusk Creek

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Lee County, Arkansas · 1 MI No JCT US 79/SH 78 · Structure no. 000000000006945

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
820
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-78/SEC-2/L11.39 over Hog Tusk Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-78/SEC-2/L11.39 over Hog Tusk Creek in Lee County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 820 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 910 by 2038. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-78/SEC-2/L11.39
CrossesHog Tusk Creek
Location1 MI No JCT US 79/SH 78
RouteState Highway 78
CountyLee County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.78714, -90.97985
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2018)
Projected traffic910 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH-78/SEC-2/L11.39 over Hog Tusk Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-78/SEC-2/L11.39 over Hog Tusk Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does SH-78/SEC-2/L11.39 over Hog Tusk Creek carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH-78/SEC-2/L11.39 over Hog Tusk Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH-78/SEC-2/L11.39 over Hog Tusk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.