US Bridges

Mcadams Rd-Cr 82 over Little Lagrue Bayou

Good

Arkansas County, Arkansas · 0.3 MI S CR 83-DEWITT · Structure no. 000000000004397

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
576
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcadams Rd-Cr 82 over Little Lagrue Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcadams Rd-Cr 82 over Little Lagrue Bayou in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 576 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 415 by 2007. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMcadams Rd-Cr 82
CrossesLittle Lagrue Bayou
Location0.3 MI S CR 83-DEWITT
RouteCounty Highway 82
Coordinates34.33817, -91.3276
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic576 (2018)
Projected traffic415 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcadams Rd-Cr 82 over Little Lagrue Bayou built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcadams Rd-Cr 82 over Little Lagrue Bayou 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mcadams Rd-Cr 82 over Little Lagrue Bayou carry?

About 576 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mcadams Rd-Cr 82 over Little Lagrue Bayou?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mcadams Rd-Cr 82 over Little Lagrue Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.