US-79/SEC-17/L7.49 over Fifteen Mile Creek
GoodSt. Francis County, Arkansas · 2.0 MI N of Hughes Ark · Structure no. 000000000007468
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 241 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-79/SEC-17/L7.49 over Fifteen Mile Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-79/SEC-17/L7.49 over Fifteen Mile Creek in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2039. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| 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/SEC-17/L7.49 over Fifteen Mile Creek built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-79/SEC-17/L7.49 over Fifteen Mile Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US-79/SEC-17/L7.49 over Fifteen Mile Creek carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US-79/SEC-17/L7.49 over Fifteen Mile Creek?
The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US-79/SEC-17/L7.49 over Fifteen Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.