US Bridges

Union CO Hinson RD over US 82-SEC 5 LM18.96

Fair

Union County, Arkansas · 1.8 MI E JCT US 82 & 82B · Structure no. 000000000005790

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
247 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
1987 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union CO Hinson RD over US 82-SEC 5 LM18.96 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Union CO Hinson RD over US 82-SEC 5 LM18.96 in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2007. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUnion CO Hinson RD
CrossesUS 82-SEC 5 LM18.96
Location1.8 MI E JCT US 82 & 82B
RouteCounty Highway 26610
Coordinates33.18914, -92.68326
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span247 ft (75.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (1987)
Projected traffic126 by 2007
Trucks1%
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 Union CO Hinson RD over US 82-SEC 5 LM18.96 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union CO Hinson RD over US 82-SEC 5 LM18.96 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Union CO Hinson RD over US 82-SEC 5 LM18.96 carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Union CO Hinson RD over US 82-SEC 5 LM18.96?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 247 ft (75.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Union CO Hinson RD over US 82-SEC 5 LM18.96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.