US Bridges

US-79/SEC-14/L9.35 over Cypress Creek

Good

Monroe County, Arkansas · 0.25 Miles South of US 49 · Structure no. 000000000007077

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-79/SEC-14/L9.35 over Cypress Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-79/SEC-14/L9.35 over Cypress Creek in Monroe County, Arkansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2038. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-79/SEC-14/L9.35
CrossesCypress Creek
Location0.25 Miles South of US 49
RouteU.S. Route 79
CountyMonroe County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.69426, -91.14921
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2018)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2038
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-79/SEC-14/L9.35 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-79/SEC-14/L9.35 over Cypress Creek 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does US-79/SEC-14/L9.35 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US-79/SEC-14/L9.35 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-79/SEC-14/L9.35 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.