US Bridges

US 82-08 Lm 14.79 over East Fork of West Creek

Good

Ashley County, Arkansas · 4.8 MI E SH 133-CROSSETT · Structure no. 000000000007322

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82-08 Lm 14.79 over East Fork of West Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82-08 Lm 14.79 over East Fork of West Creek in Ashley County, Arkansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2036. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS 82-08 Lm 14.79
CrossesEast Fork of West Creek
Location4.8 MI E SH 133-CROSSETT
RouteU.S. Route 82
Coordinates33.13467, -91.86776
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2018)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2036
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 82-08 Lm 14.79 over East Fork of West Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82-08 Lm 14.79 over East Fork of West 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 82-08 Lm 14.79 over East Fork of West Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 82-08 Lm 14.79 over East Fork of West Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US 82-08 Lm 14.79 over East Fork of West Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.