US Bridges

US 79 S-3 Lm 0.54 over Creek

Fair

Ouachita County, Arkansas · 0.54 MI E Columbia CO Lin · Structure no. 000000000000827

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 79 S-3 Lm 0.54 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 79 S-3 Lm 0.54 over Creek in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,438 by 2028. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesUS 79 S-3 Lm 0.54
CrossesCreek
Location0.54 MI E Columbia CO Lin
RouteU.S. Route 79
Coordinates33.41454, -93.10861
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2018)
Projected traffic3,438 by 2028
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 S-3 Lm 0.54 over Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 79 S-3 Lm 0.54 over Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 79 S-3 Lm 0.54 over Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 79 S-3 Lm 0.54 over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US 79 S-3 Lm 0.54 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.