US Bridges

US 82B S-5 Lm 2.86 over Cri&p

Fair

Union County, Arkansas · 0.56 MI E JCT of US 167B · Structure no. 000000000001983

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
158 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82B S-5 Lm 2.86 over Cri&p is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82B S-5 Lm 2.86 over Cri&p in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,466 by 2028. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 82B S-5 Lm 2.86
CrossesCri&p
Location0.56 MI E JCT of US 167B
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyUnion County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.20723, -92.65565
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 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
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$986,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82B S-5 Lm 2.86 over Cri&p built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82B S-5 Lm 2.86 over Cri&p 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 82B S-5 Lm 2.86 over Cri&p carry?

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

How long is US 82B S-5 Lm 2.86 over Cri&p?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 82B S-5 Lm 2.86 over Cri&p?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.