US Bridges

US 82-SEC 1 Miller over Red River- Distrist 3

Fair

Miller County, Arkansas · .25 MI E Garland City · Structure no. 000000000006174

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,667 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82-SEC 1 Miller over Red River- Distrist 3 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82-SEC 1 Miller over Red River- Distrist 3 in Miller County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,275 by 2028. The structure is 1,667 ft (508.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 96.9 mi (156 km).

CarriesUS 82-SEC 1 Miller
CrossesRed River- Distrist 3
Location.25 MI E Garland City
RouteU.S. Route 82
Coordinates33.3638, -93.70469
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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+11 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,667 ft (508.1 m)
Longest span235 ft (71.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2018)
Projected traffic5,275 by 2028
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed96.9 mi (156 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82-SEC 1 Miller over Red River- Distrist 3 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82-SEC 1 Miller over Red River- Distrist 3 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 1 Miller over Red River- Distrist 3 carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 82-SEC 1 Miller over Red River- Distrist 3?

The structure is 1,667 ft (508.1 m) long with a longest span of 235 ft (71.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 82-SEC 1 Miller over Red River- Distrist 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.