US Bridges

US-79/SEC14/L11.23 over Creek

Good

Monroe County, Arkansas · 2.0 MI No JCT US 49 & 79 · Structure no. 0000000000M1464

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-79/SEC14/L11.23 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-79/SEC14/L11.23 over Creek in Monroe County, Arkansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 755 by 2028. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-79/SEC14/L11.23
CrossesCreek
Location2.0 MI No JCT US 49 & 79
RouteU.S. Route 79
Coordinates34.71956, -91.12416
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2019)
Projected traffic755 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-79/SEC14/L11.23 over Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-79/SEC14/L11.23 over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US-79/SEC14/L11.23 over Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US-79/SEC14/L11.23 over Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-79/SEC14/L11.23 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.