US 79 S-3 Lm 21.23 over Two Bayou
FairOuachita County, Arkansas · 0.27 MI S JCT SH4/US 79B · Structure no. 000000000006499
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 686 ft
- 17 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,700
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 79 S-3 Lm 21.23 over Two Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 79 S-3 Lm 21.23 over Two Bayou in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,400 by 2038. The structure is 686 ft (209.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 79 S-3 Lm 21.23 over Two Bayou built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 79 S-3 Lm 21.23 over Two Bayou 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US 79 S-3 Lm 21.23 over Two Bayou carry?
About 6,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 79 S-3 Lm 21.23 over Two Bayou?
The structure is 686 ft (209.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns US 79 S-3 Lm 21.23 over Two Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.