US Bridges

US 82 S-6 Lm 16.17 over Lapile Creek

FairPosted for load

Union County, Arkansas · 1.60 MI E of Strong · Structure no. 000000000002912

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 S-6 Lm 16.17 over Lapile Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 82 S-6 Lm 16.17 over Lapile 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,855 by 2028. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 82 S-6 Lm 16.17
CrossesLapile Creek
Location1.60 MI E of Strong
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyUnion County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.11628, -92.38136
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2018)
Projected traffic6,855 by 2028
Trucks15%
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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 S-6 Lm 16.17 over Lapile Creek built?

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

What condition is US 82 S-6 Lm 16.17 over Lapile 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 16.17 over Lapile Creek carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 82 S-6 Lm 16.17 over Lapile Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 S-6 Lm 16.17 over Lapile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.