US 82 over Mississippi River
FairChicot County, Arkansas · Miss/Ar State Line · Structure no. 000000000007100
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stayed Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 13,753 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 82 over Mississippi River is a steel stayed girder carrying US 82 over Mississippi River in Chicot County, Arkansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 5 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,300 by 2042. The structure is 13,753 ft (4,191.9 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 82 over Mississippi River built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 82 over Mississippi 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does US 82 over Mississippi River carry?
About 6,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 82 over Mississippi River?
The structure is 13,753 ft (4,191.9 m) long with a longest span of 1,378 ft (419.9 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.
Who owns US 82 over Mississippi River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.