US Bridges

US 82-10 Lm 3.94 over Crooked Bayou

Fair

Chicot County, Arkansas · 1.0 MI E SH293-LAKEVILLAG · Structure no. 000000000002350

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82-10 Lm 3.94 over Crooked Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82-10 Lm 3.94 over Crooked Bayou in Chicot County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,742 by 2028. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 82-10 Lm 3.94
CrossesCrooked Bayou
Location1.0 MI E SH293-LAKEVILLAG
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyChicot County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.30723, -91.39183
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2018)
Projected traffic2,742 by 2028
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$476,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82-10 Lm 3.94 over Crooked Bayou built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82-10 Lm 3.94 over Crooked Bayou 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 82-10 Lm 3.94 over Crooked Bayou carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 82-10 Lm 3.94 over Crooked Bayou?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 82-10 Lm 3.94 over Crooked Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.