US Bridges

US 82 S-7 Lm 0.39 over Cypress Creek

Good

Union County, Arkansas · 0.39 MI E of Strong · Structure no. 000000000001568

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 S-7 Lm 0.39 over Cypress Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 82 S-7 Lm 0.39 over Cypress Creek in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,305 by 2028. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

CarriesUS 82 S-7 Lm 0.39
CrossesCypress Creek
Location0.39 MI E of Strong
RouteU.S. Route 82
Coordinates33.10708, -92.35092
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2018)
Projected traffic3,305 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 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 S-7 Lm 0.39 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is US 82 S-7 Lm 0.39 over Cypress 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does US 82 S-7 Lm 0.39 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 82 S-7 Lm 0.39 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 S-7 Lm 0.39 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.