US Bridges

US-79/SEC-13/L5.30 over Bayou Roc Roe

Fair

Monroe County, Arkansas · 5.3 MI NE Prairie CO Line · Structure no. 000000000006829

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
2,466 ft
32 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-79/SEC-13/L5.30 over Bayou Roc Roe is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-79/SEC-13/L5.30 over Bayou Roc Roe in Monroe County, Arkansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2029. The structure is 2,466 ft (751.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-79/SEC-13/L5.30
CrossesBayou Roc Roe
Location5.3 MI NE Prairie CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 79
CountyMonroe County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.6686, -91.36902
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans32
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,466 ft (751.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2019)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2029
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-79/SEC-13/L5.30 over Bayou Roc Roe built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-79/SEC-13/L5.30 over Bayou Roc Roe 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US-79/SEC-13/L5.30 over Bayou Roc Roe carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US-79/SEC-13/L5.30 over Bayou Roc Roe?

The structure is 2,466 ft (751.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-79/SEC-13/L5.30 over Bayou Roc Roe?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.