US Bridges

US 82B S-5 Lm 5.22 over Boggy Bayou

FairPosted for load

Union County, Arkansas · 2.2 MI E JCT US 167 · Structure no. 000000000002909

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,577
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82B S-5 Lm 5.22 over Boggy Bayou is a concrete slab carrying US 82B S-5 Lm 5.22 over Boggy Bayou in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,577 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2038. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 82B S-5 Lm 5.22
CrossesBoggy Bayou
Location2.2 MI E JCT US 167
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyUnion County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.19138, -92.622
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,577 (2018)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 82B S-5 Lm 5.22 over Boggy Bayou built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82B S-5 Lm 5.22 over Boggy Bayou 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 82B S-5 Lm 5.22 over Boggy Bayou carry?

About 3,577 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 82B S-5 Lm 5.22 over Boggy Bayou?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 82B S-5 Lm 5.22 over Boggy Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.