US 82 over Big Creek
GoodColumbia County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI W of Magnolia · Structure no. 000000000007409
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 430 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 82 over Big Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 over Big Creek in Columbia County, Arkansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2033. The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 82 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 82 over Big 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does US 82 over Big Creek carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US 82 over Big Creek?
The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns US 82 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.