US Bridges

US79SEC4LM9.62 SB over SH 205 UP RR

FairPosted for load

Ouachita County, Arkansas · 2 MI SW JCT SH 9 · Structure no. 0000000000A1967

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
361 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,188
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US79SEC4LM9.62 SB over SH 205 UP RR is a concrete tee beam carrying US79SEC4LM9.62 SB over SH 205 UP RR in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 89 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,188 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2038. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS79SEC4LM9.62 SB
CrossesSH 205 UP RR
Location2 MI SW JCT SH 9
RouteU.S. Route 79
CountyOuachita County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.66976, -92.73996
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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length361 ft (110 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,188 (2018)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US79SEC4LM9.62 SB over SH 205 UP RR built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is US79SEC4LM9.62 SB over SH 205 UP RR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US79SEC4LM9.62 SB over SH 205 UP RR carry?

About 3,188 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US79SEC4LM9.62 SB over SH 205 UP RR?

The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US79SEC4LM9.62 SB over SH 205 UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.