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US 82 SEC.02-8.97 over Waterway

Fair

Lafayette County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI E JCT SH 29 & 82 · Structure no. 0000000000X0040

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 SEC.02-8.97 over Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 SEC.02-8.97 over Waterway in Lafayette County, Arkansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 82 SEC.02-8.97
CrossesWaterway
Location1.5 MI E JCT SH 29 & 82
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyLafayette County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.36249, -93.55075
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2018)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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.02-8.97 over Waterway built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 SEC.02-8.97 over Waterway 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.02-8.97 over Waterway carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 82 SEC.02-8.97 over Waterway?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US 82 SEC.02-8.97 over Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.