US Bridges

SH 182 S-3 Lm 1.55 over Caddo River

Fair

Clark County, Arkansas · 1.55 MI N JCT SH 84 · Structure no. 000000000006249

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
604 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 182 S-3 Lm 1.55 over Caddo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 182 S-3 Lm 1.55 over Caddo River in Clark County, Arkansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 857 by 2028. The structure is 604 ft (184.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSH 182 S-3 Lm 1.55
CrossesCaddo River
Location1.55 MI N JCT SH 84
RouteState Highway 182
Coordinates34.28975, -93.46031
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length604 ft (184.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2018)
Projected traffic857 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SH 182 S-3 Lm 1.55 over Caddo River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 182 S-3 Lm 1.55 over Caddo 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does SH 182 S-3 Lm 1.55 over Caddo River carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 182 S-3 Lm 1.55 over Caddo River?

The structure is 604 ft (184.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 182 S-3 Lm 1.55 over Caddo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.