US-79/SEC-13/L0.23 over Bayou Lagrue
PoorPosted for loadMonroe County, Arkansas · .23 MI NE of Prairie CO · Structure no. 000000000002391
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 242 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,600
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-79/SEC-13/L0.23 over Bayou Lagrue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-79/SEC-13/L0.23 over Bayou Lagrue in Monroe County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,127 by 2028. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).
Location
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-79/SEC-13/L0.23 over Bayou Lagrue built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-79/SEC-13/L0.23 over Bayou Lagrue 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does US-79/SEC-13/L0.23 over Bayou Lagrue carry?
About 3,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US-79/SEC-13/L0.23 over Bayou Lagrue?
The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns US-79/SEC-13/L0.23 over Bayou Lagrue?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.