US Bridges

US79S-4 Lm 0.82NB over UPRR & St.Sw RR

Fair

Ouachita County, Arkansas · 0.13 MI E of JCT SH 7 · Structure no. 0000000000B5347

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
359 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US79S-4 Lm 0.82NB over UPRR & St.Sw RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US79S-4 Lm 0.82NB over UPRR & St.Sw RR in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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.

It carries about 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,100 by 2038. The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS79S-4 Lm 0.82NB
CrossesUPRR & St.Sw RR
Location0.13 MI E of JCT SH 7
RouteU.S. Route 79
CountyOuachita County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.56854, -92.82343
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length359 ft (109.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2018)
Projected traffic13,100 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US79S-4 Lm 0.82NB over UPRR & St.Sw RR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US79S-4 Lm 0.82NB over UPRR & St.Sw 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US79S-4 Lm 0.82NB over UPRR & St.Sw RR carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US79S-4 Lm 0.82NB over UPRR & St.Sw RR?

The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US79S-4 Lm 0.82NB over UPRR & St.Sw RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.