US 82-DISTRICT 2 over Ouachita River
FairAshley County, Arkansas · 9.1 MI W SH 133 · Structure no. 000000000005898
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,895 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 82-DISTRICT 2 over Ouachita River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82-DISTRICT 2 over Ouachita River in Ashley County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,158 by 2028. The structure is 2,895 ft (882.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 72.1 mi (116 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 82-DISTRICT 2 over Ouachita River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 82-DISTRICT 2 over Ouachita River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US 82-DISTRICT 2 over Ouachita River carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 82-DISTRICT 2 over Ouachita River?
The structure is 2,895 ft (882.4 m) long with a longest span of 305 ft (93 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 82-DISTRICT 2 over Ouachita River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.