US Bridges

US79 S-4 Lm 9.99SB over Mizzell Creek

Fair

Ouachita County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI NE JCT SH 205 · Structure no. 000000000003612

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
39,104
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US79 S-4 Lm 9.99SB over Mizzell Creek is a concrete slab carrying US79 S-4 Lm 9.99SB over Mizzell Creek in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 39,104 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,208 by 2028. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS79 S-4 Lm 9.99SB
CrossesMizzell Creek
Location0.5 MI NE JCT SH 205
RouteU.S. Route 79
CountyOuachita County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.67518, -92.73727
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,104 (2018)
Projected traffic3,208 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$672,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US79 S-4 Lm 9.99SB over Mizzell Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US79 S-4 Lm 9.99SB 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US79 S-4 Lm 9.99SB over Mizzell Creek carry?

About 39,104 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US79 S-4 Lm 9.99SB over Mizzell Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US79 S-4 Lm 9.99SB over Mizzell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.