US-79/SEC15/L16.63 over Big Cypress Creek
FairLee County, Arkansas · 3.40 Miles West of SH 1 · Structure no. 0000000000X1272
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-79/SEC15/L16.63 over Big Cypress Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-79/SEC15/L16.63 over Big Cypress 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,505 by 2028. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-79/SEC15/L16.63 over Big Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-79/SEC15/L16.63 over Big Cypress Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US-79/SEC15/L16.63 over Big Cypress Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US-79/SEC15/L16.63 over Big Cypress Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns US-79/SEC15/L16.63 over Big Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.