US 82 S7 Lm 1.26 over Lapile Creek
FairUnion County, Arkansas · 1.26 MI E of Strong · Structure no. 000000000001547
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 435 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,600
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 82 S7 Lm 1.26 over Lapile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 S7 Lm 1.26 over Lapile Creek in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 94 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,305 by 2028. The structure is 435 ft (132.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 82 S7 Lm 1.26 over Lapile Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is US 82 S7 Lm 1.26 over Lapile 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 82 S7 Lm 1.26 over Lapile Creek carry?
About 2,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 82 S7 Lm 1.26 over Lapile Creek?
The structure is 435 ft (132.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 82 S7 Lm 1.26 over Lapile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.