US Bridges

US 79 S-3 Lm .410 over Green Lake

Fair

Ouachita County, Arkansas · 0.41 MI E Columbia CO LN · Structure no. 0000000000A0826

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 79 S-3 Lm .410 over Green Lake is a concrete tee beam carrying US 79 S-3 Lm .410 over Green Lake in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 5 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2038. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 79 S-3 Lm .410
CrossesGreen Lake
Location0.41 MI E Columbia CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 79
CountyOuachita County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.41429, -93.11083
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2018)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$570,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 79 S-3 Lm .410 over Green Lake built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 79 S-3 Lm .410 over Green 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 79 S-3 Lm .410 over Green Lake carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 79 S-3 Lm .410 over Green Lake?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 79 S-3 Lm .410 over Green Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.