US Bridges

US 79 S-4 Lm 4.43 over Woodard Lake

Fair

Ouachita County, Arkansas · 0.3 MI SW JCT US 79B/SH 4 · Structure no. 000000000005350

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
2,071 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 79 S-4 Lm 4.43 over Woodard Lake is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 79 S-4 Lm 4.43 over Woodard Lake in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2038. The structure is 2,071 ft (631.2 m) long and 78 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 79 S-4 Lm 4.43
CrossesWoodard Lake
Location0.3 MI SW JCT US 79B/SH 4
RouteU.S. Route 79
CountyOuachita County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.60667, -92.78264
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+70 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,071 ft (631.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2018)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-4 Lm 4.43 over Woodard Lake built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 79 S-4 Lm 4.43 over Woodard Lake 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 79 S-4 Lm 4.43 over Woodard Lake carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 79 S-4 Lm 4.43 over Woodard Lake?

The structure is 2,071 ft (631.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US 79 S-4 Lm 4.43 over Woodard Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.