US Bridges

US 82 SEC.01-7.37 over Mill Creek

Good

Miller County, Arkansas · 4.5 MI E JCT of SH 237 · Structure no. 000000000007483

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 SEC.01-7.37 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 SEC.01-7.37 over Mill Creek in Miller County, Arkansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2040. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesUS 82 SEC.01-7.37
CrossesMill Creek
Location4.5 MI E JCT of SH 237
RouteU.S. Route 82
Coordinates33.42895, -93.90055
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length143 ft (43.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2020)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2040
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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.01-7.37 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 SEC.01-7.37 over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.

How much traffic does US 82 SEC.01-7.37 over Mill Creek carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 82 SEC.01-7.37 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 SEC.01-7.37 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.