US Bridges

US 79 S-4 Lm 9.59 over SH 205 UPRR

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Ouachita County, Arkansas · 2 SW JCT SH 9 · Structure no. 0000000000B1967

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
401 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,188
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 79 S-4 Lm 9.59 over SH 205 UPRR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 79 S-4 Lm 9.59 over SH 205 UPRR 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 3,188 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2038. The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesUS 79 S-4 Lm 9.59
CrossesSH 205 UPRR
Location2 SW JCT SH 9
RouteU.S. Route 79
Coordinates33.66973, -92.73969
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length401 ft (122.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 79 S-4 Lm 9.59 over SH 205 UPRR built?

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

What condition is US 79 S-4 Lm 9.59 over SH 205 UPRR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 79 S-4 Lm 9.59 over SH 205 UPRR carry?

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

How long is US 79 S-4 Lm 9.59 over SH 205 UPRR?

The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 79 S-4 Lm 9.59 over SH 205 UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.