US Bridges

US794B LM4.69OUA. over Mizzell Creek

Fair

Ouachita County, Arkansas · 0.65 MI SW JCT US 79&SH4 · Structure no. 000000000001074

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
981 ft
28 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US794B LM4.69OUA. over Mizzell Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US794B LM4.69OUA. over Mizzell Creek in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2038. The structure is 981 ft (299 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS794B LM4.69OUA.
CrossesMizzell Creek
Location0.65 MI SW JCT US 79&SH4
RouteU.S. Route 79
CountyOuachita County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.6117, -92.78443
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans28
Design loadH 15
Structure length981 ft (299 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2018)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US794B LM4.69OUA. over Mizzell Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is US794B LM4.69OUA. over Mizzell 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US794B LM4.69OUA. over Mizzell Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US794B LM4.69OUA. over Mizzell Creek?

The structure is 981 ft (299 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns US794B LM4.69OUA. over Mizzell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.