US Bridges

US 82 S-6LM 2.54 over Caney Creek

FairPosted for load

Union County, Arkansas · 3.0 MI E JCT US 82 & 167 · Structure no. 000000000002910

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 S-6LM 2.54 over Caney Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 82 S-6LM 2.54 over Caney Creek 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 5 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,897 by 2028. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS 82 S-6LM 2.54
CrossesCaney Creek
Location3.0 MI E JCT US 82 & 167
RouteU.S. Route 82
Coordinates33.18191, -92.59585
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 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 (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2018)
Projected traffic4,897 by 2028
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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-6LM 2.54 over Caney Creek built?

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

What condition is US 82 S-6LM 2.54 over Caney 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 S-6LM 2.54 over Caney Creek carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 82 S-6LM 2.54 over Caney Creek?

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 82 S-6LM 2.54 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.