US Bridges

CR 37/US79 Sd DR over Brushy Creek

Good

Ouachita County, Arkansas · @jct US 79 · Structure no. 000000000005744

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
449
1987 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 37/US79 Sd DR over Brushy Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 37/US79 Sd DR over Brushy Creek in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 449 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2007. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 37/US79 Sd DR
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location@jct US 79
RouteCounty Highway 37
Coordinates33.67604, -92.73672
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic449 (1987)
Projected traffic133 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 37/US79 Sd DR over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 37/US79 Sd DR over Brushy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 37/US79 Sd DR over Brushy Creek carry?

About 449 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 37/US79 Sd DR over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 37/US79 Sd DR over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.