US Bridges

US 82 S-4 Lm 2.24 over Nation Creek

Good

Columbia County, Arkansas · .10 MI E JCT of US 79 · Structure no. 000000000007361

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,338
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 S-4 Lm 2.24 over Nation Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 S-4 Lm 2.24 over Nation Creek in Columbia County, Arkansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 5,338 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2035. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 82 S-4 Lm 2.24
CrossesNation Creek
Location.10 MI E JCT of US 79
RouteU.S. Route 82
Coordinates33.26436, -93.21543
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,338 (2018)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 S-4 Lm 2.24 over Nation Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 S-4 Lm 2.24 over Nation 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 82 S-4 Lm 2.24 over Nation Creek carry?

About 5,338 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 82 S-4 Lm 2.24 over Nation Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 S-4 Lm 2.24 over Nation Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.