US Bridges

US 82 S-6 LM-6.51 over Hi Bank Creek

Fair

Union County, Arkansas · 7.0 MI E JCT US 82 & 167 · Structure no. 000000000002911

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

About this bridge

US 82 S-6 LM-6.51 over Hi Bank Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 82 S-6 LM-6.51 over Hi Bank 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 6 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,897 by 2028. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 82 S-6 LM-6.51
CrossesHi Bank Creek
Location7.0 MI E JCT US 82 & 167
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyUnion County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.15447, -92.53952
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 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 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$857,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 S-6 LM-6.51 over Hi Bank Creek built?

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

What condition is US 82 S-6 LM-6.51 over Hi Bank 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 S-6 LM-6.51 over Hi Bank Creek carry?

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

How long is US 82 S-6 LM-6.51 over Hi Bank Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 S-6 LM-6.51 over Hi Bank Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.