US Bridges

US 82 over Barlow Branch

Good

Columbia County, Arkansas · 0.4 MI W of Int 82 & 19 · Structure no. 0000000000X1639

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Barlow Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 over Barlow Branch 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 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 132 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesBarlow Branch
Location0.4 MI W of Int 82 & 19
RouteU.S. Route 82
Coordinates33.29693, -93.25854
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width132 ft (40.2 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2014)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 over Barlow Branch built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 over Barlow Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 over Barlow Branch carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Barlow Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over Barlow Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.