US Bridges

US 82 SEC.02-3.76 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Lafayette County, Arkansas · 3.76 MI E Miller CO L · Structure no. 000000000003894

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 SEC.02-3.76 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete slab carrying US 82 SEC.02-3.76 over Drainage Ditch in Lafayette County, Arkansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,950 by 2028. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64 mi (103 km).

CarriesUS 82 SEC.02-3.76
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location3.76 MI E Miller CO L
RouteU.S. Route 82
Coordinates33.35778, -93.6373
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2018)
Projected traffic4,950 by 2028
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed64 mi (103 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$888,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 SEC.02-3.76 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 SEC.02-3.76 over Drainage Ditch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 82 SEC.02-3.76 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 82 SEC.02-3.76 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 SEC.02-3.76 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.