US Bridges

US 82B S5 Lm 2.42 over Un Pac RR & Jackson ST

Poor

Union County, Arkansas · 0.1 MI E JCT S West Ave · Structure no. 000000000001801

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
987 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82B S5 Lm 2.42 over Un Pac RR & Jackson ST is a concrete tee beam carrying US 82B S5 Lm 2.42 over Un Pac RR & Jackson ST in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,466 by 2028. The structure is 987 ft (300.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 82B S5 Lm 2.42
CrossesUn Pac RR & Jackson ST
Location0.1 MI E JCT S West Ave
RouteU.S. Route 82
Coordinates33.20745, -92.66343
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+22 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length987 ft (300.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2018)
Projected traffic13,466 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82B S5 Lm 2.42 over Un Pac RR & Jackson ST built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82B S5 Lm 2.42 over Un Pac RR & Jackson ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does US 82B S5 Lm 2.42 over Un Pac RR & Jackson ST carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 82B S5 Lm 2.42 over Un Pac RR & Jackson ST?

The structure is 987 ft (300.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 82B S5 Lm 2.42 over Un Pac RR & Jackson ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.