US Bridges

US 82 S-4 Lm 14.51 over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Arkansas · 2.5 MI E of Village · Structure no. 0000000000M1521

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 S-4 Lm 14.51 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 S-4 Lm 14.51 over Hurricane Creek in Columbia County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,805 by 2028. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesUS 82 S-4 Lm 14.51
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location2.5 MI E of Village
RouteU.S. Route 82
Coordinates33.24752, -93.00616
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2018)
Projected traffic4,805 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 14.51 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 S-4 Lm 14.51 over Hurricane Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 S-4 Lm 14.51 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 82 S-4 Lm 14.51 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 S-4 Lm 14.51 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.