US Bridges

US-79/SEC-13/L6.58 over White River Relief

Good

Monroe County, Arkansas · 6.58MI NE Prairie CO Line · Structure no. 000000000007027

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,542 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-79/SEC-13/L6.58 over White River Relief is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-79/SEC-13/L6.58 over White River Relief 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 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2038. The structure is 1,542 ft (470 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

CarriesUS-79/SEC-13/L6.58
CrossesWhite River Relief
Location6.58MI NE Prairie CO Line
RouteState Highway 79
Coordinates34.67203, -91.34757
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,542 ft (470 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 traffic3,600 by 2038
Trucks21%
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/L6.58 over White River Relief built?

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

What condition is US-79/SEC-13/L6.58 over White River Relief 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 2024.

How much traffic does US-79/SEC-13/L6.58 over White River Relief carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US-79/SEC-13/L6.58 over White River Relief?

The structure is 1,542 ft (470 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-79/SEC-13/L6.58 over White River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.