US Bridges

US 82-09 Lm 16.11 over Perkins Slough

Good

Ashley County, Arkansas · 2.7 MI W US 165-MONTROSS · Structure no. 000000000006964

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
188 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82-09 Lm 16.11 over Perkins Slough is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82-09 Lm 16.11 over Perkins Slough in Ashley County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,872 by 2028. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesUS 82-09 Lm 16.11
CrossesPerkins Slough
Location2.7 MI W US 165-MONTROSS
RouteU.S. Route 82
Coordinates33.30252, -91.54932
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2018)
Projected traffic1,872 by 2028
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82-09 Lm 16.11 over Perkins Slough built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82-09 Lm 16.11 over Perkins Slough 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does US 82-09 Lm 16.11 over Perkins Slough carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 82-09 Lm 16.11 over Perkins Slough?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 82-09 Lm 16.11 over Perkins Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.