US Bridges

US-79B/SEC14/L0.19 over UPRR

Fair

Monroe County, Arkansas · .14MI E of JCT US 79B &79 · Structure no. 000000000005771

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
291 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-79B/SEC14/L0.19 over UPRR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-79B/SEC14/L0.19 over UPRR in Monroe County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2036. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-79B/SEC14/L0.19
CrossesUPRR
Location.14MI E of JCT US 79B &79
RouteU.S. Route 79
CountyMonroe County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.68978, -91.30721
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2019)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-79B/SEC14/L0.19 over UPRR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-79B/SEC14/L0.19 over UPRR 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US-79B/SEC14/L0.19 over UPRR carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US-79B/SEC14/L0.19 over UPRR?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US-79B/SEC14/L0.19 over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.