US Bridges

US 82 - 02 - 16.95 over Dorcheat Bayou

Fair

Lafayette County, Arkansas · HWY-82@COLUMBIA CO Line · Structure no. 000000000005233

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
420 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 - 02 - 16.95 over Dorcheat Bayou is a concrete slab carrying US 82 - 02 - 16.95 over Dorcheat Bayou in Lafayette County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,433 by 2028. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 82 - 02 - 16.95
CrossesDorcheat Bayou
LocationHWY-82@COLUMBIA CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyLafayette County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.35894, -93.41474
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2018)
Projected traffic5,433 by 2028
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 - 02 - 16.95 over Dorcheat Bayou built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 - 02 - 16.95 over Dorcheat Bayou 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does US 82 - 02 - 16.95 over Dorcheat Bayou carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 82 - 02 - 16.95 over Dorcheat Bayou?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 - 02 - 16.95 over Dorcheat Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.