US Bridges

Parnell Road over US 82-SEC 5

Good

Union County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI W Timberlane DR · Structure no. 000000000005793

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,081
1987 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parnell Road over US 82-SEC 5 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parnell Road 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 1,081 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 923 by 2007. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesParnell Road
CrossesUS 82-SEC 5
Location0.5 MI W Timberlane DR
RouteCity Street 44100
Coordinates33.19903, -92.69954
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,081 (1987)
Projected traffic923 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Parnell Road over US 82-SEC 5 built?

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

What condition is Parnell Road 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 2022.

How much traffic does Parnell Road over US 82-SEC 5 carry?

About 1,081 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Parnell Road over US 82-SEC 5?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Parnell Road over US 82-SEC 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.