US Bridges

US 82-08 Lm 16.62 over Creek

Good

Ashley County, Arkansas · 0.9 MI W US425-CROSSETT · Structure no. 0000000000X0026

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82-08 Lm 16.62 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 82-08 Lm 16.62 over Creek in Ashley County, Arkansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 8 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 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS 82-08 Lm 16.62
CrossesCreek
Location0.9 MI W US425-CROSSETT
RouteU.S. Route 82
Coordinates33.13416, -91.83619
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2018)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2036
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
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 16.62 over Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82-08 Lm 16.62 over 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does US 82-08 Lm 16.62 over Creek carry?

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

How long is US 82-08 Lm 16.62 over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns US 82-08 Lm 16.62 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.