US 79 S-3 Lm 7.79 over Cypress Creek
FairOuachita County, Arkansas · 4.5 MI NE JCT SH 57 · Structure no. 000000000002356
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 138 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 79 S-3 Lm 7.79 over Cypress Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 79 S-3 Lm 7.79 over Cypress 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 6 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2038. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 79 S-3 Lm 7.79 over Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 79 S-3 Lm 7.79 over Cypress 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 7.79 over Cypress Creek carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 79 S-3 Lm 7.79 over Cypress Creek?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US 79 S-3 Lm 7.79 over Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.