US Bridges

US 82 SEC.02-5.21 over Rawls Creek

Fair

Lafayette County, Arkansas · 5.5 MI E of Miller CO L · Structure no. 0000000000M1504

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

About this bridge

US 82 SEC.02-5.21 over Rawls Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 SEC.02-5.21 over Rawls Creek 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 64 mi (103 km).

CarriesUS 82 SEC.02-5.21
CrossesRawls Creek
Location5.5 MI E of Miller CO L
RouteU.S. Route 82
Coordinates33.35942, -93.61565
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2018)
Projected traffic4,950 by 2028
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 SEC.02-5.21 over Rawls Creek built?

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

What condition is US 82 SEC.02-5.21 over Rawls 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 82 SEC.02-5.21 over Rawls Creek carry?

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

How long is US 82 SEC.02-5.21 over Rawls Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 82 SEC.02-5.21 over Rawls Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.