US Bridges

US79 S-4 LM10.50NB over Brushy Creek

Fair

Ouachita County, Arkansas · 1.0 MI SW JCT of SH 9 · Structure no. 000000000003613

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US79 S-4 LM10.50NB over Brushy Creek is a concrete slab carrying US79 S-4 LM10.50NB over Brushy 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,208 by 2028. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS79 S-4 LM10.50NB
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location1.0 MI SW JCT of SH 9
RouteU.S. Route 79
Coordinates33.67886, -92.72969
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 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 traffic5,700 (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$562,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US79 S-4 LM10.50NB over Brushy Creek built?

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

What condition is US79 S-4 LM10.50NB over Brushy 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 LM10.50NB over Brushy Creek carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US79 S-4 LM10.50NB over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US79 S-4 LM10.50NB over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.