US Bridges

CO RD 82 over Alex Branch Sebastian CO

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.8MI W Cord 222 Zone a · Structure no. 000000000018256

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
161
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 82 over Alex Branch Sebastian CO is a concrete continuous slab carrying CO RD 82 over Alex Branch Sebastian CO in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 5 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 161 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 188 by 2007. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD 82
CrossesAlex Branch Sebastian CO
Location0.8MI W Cord 222 Zone a
RouteCounty Highway 82
Coordinates35.12144, -94.16075
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: 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 rating34 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic161 (2018)
Projected traffic188 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 82 over Alex Branch Sebastian CO built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 82 over Alex Branch Sebastian CO 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 82 over Alex Branch Sebastian CO carry?

About 161 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 82 over Alex Branch Sebastian CO?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 82 over Alex Branch Sebastian CO?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.