US Bridges

CR5(OP US 82)L20.1 over US 82-SEC 5

Poor

Union County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI W JCT US 167 · Structure no. 000000000005697

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
236 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR5(OP US 82)L20.1 over US 82-SEC 5 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR5(OP US 82)L20.1 over US 82-SEC 5 in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2038. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR5(OP US 82)L20.1
CrossesUS 82-SEC 5
Location1.5 MI W JCT US 167
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyUnion County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.18572, -92.66088
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2018)
Projected traffic300 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR5(OP US 82)L20.1 over US 82-SEC 5 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR5(OP US 82)L20.1 over US 82-SEC 5 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does CR5(OP US 82)L20.1 over US 82-SEC 5 carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR5(OP US 82)L20.1 over US 82-SEC 5?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns CR5(OP US 82)L20.1 over US 82-SEC 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.