US-79/SEC-15/L4.29 over Walnut Lake / Big Creek
GoodLee County, Arkansas · 3.5 Miles West of SH 238 · Structure no. 000000000006978
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 307 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 640
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-79/SEC-15/L4.29 over Walnut Lake / Big Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-79/SEC-15/L4.29 over Walnut Lake / Big Creek in Lee County, Arkansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2038. The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-79/SEC-15/L4.29 over Walnut Lake / Big Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-79/SEC-15/L4.29 over Walnut Lake / Big 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does US-79/SEC-15/L4.29 over Walnut Lake / Big Creek carry?
About 640 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is US-79/SEC-15/L4.29 over Walnut Lake / Big Creek?
The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US-79/SEC-15/L4.29 over Walnut Lake / Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.