FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US 79 S-3 LM .410

Carrying US 79 S-3 LM .410 over GREEN LAKE

0.41 MI E COLUMBIA CO LN, Ouachita, Arkansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US 79 S-3 LM .410

The US 79 S-3 LM .410 bridge in Ouachita, Arkansas carries US 79 S-3 LM .410 over GREEN LAKE. It was built in 1948, making it 78 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 31.7 meters (104 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,600 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Arkansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How US 79 S-3 LM .410 compares

▼ 0.4
Load rating vs Arkansas average (24.9 t)
Top 50%
Higher load rating than 50% of Arkansas bridges
59
Bridges in Ouachita · 2 in Poor condition
US 79 S-3 LM .410 24.5 t
Arkansas average 24.9 t

Live comparison across Arkansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
51.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
37.8
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
6.3
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
24.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1948
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
31.7 m (104 ft)
Deck Width
9.4 m (31 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,600 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0000000000A0826

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US 79 S-3 LM .410 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare US 79 S-3 LM .410 against other structures in Ouachita and across Arkansas. Arkansas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for US 79 S-3 LM .410?

US 79 S-3 LM .410 in Ouachita, Arkansas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US 79 S-3 LM .410 inspected?

US 79 S-3 LM .410's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,600 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 79 S-3 LM .410 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for US 79 S-3 LM .410?

US 79 S-3 LM .410 has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US 79 S-3 LM .410?

US 79 S-3 LM .410 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US 79 S-3 LM .410 and does age affect safety?

US 79 S-3 LM .410 was built in 1948, making it 78 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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