US Bridges

SH15 SEC1 Lm 20.94 over US 82-SEC 5

Good

Union County, Arkansas · 1.4 MI E JCT US 82 & 82B · Structure no. 000000000005792

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
233 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH15 SEC1 Lm 20.94 over US 82-SEC 5 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH15 SEC1 Lm 20.94 over US 82-SEC 5 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,692 by 2028. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH15 SEC1 Lm 20.94
CrossesUS 82-SEC 5
Location1.4 MI E JCT US 82 & 82B
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates33.19283, -92.69313
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior 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 length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2018)
Projected traffic8,692 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SH15 SEC1 Lm 20.94 over US 82-SEC 5 built?

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

What condition is SH15 SEC1 Lm 20.94 over US 82-SEC 5 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SH15 SEC1 Lm 20.94 over US 82-SEC 5 carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH15 SEC1 Lm 20.94 over US 82-SEC 5?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SH15 SEC1 Lm 20.94 over US 82-SEC 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.