US Bridges

US82 S-5 WB LM17.0 over US 82-S-5BLM17.05

Good

Union County, Arkansas · @ JCT US 82B (w El Dorado · Structure no. 000000000005794

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
334 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US82 S-5 WB LM17.0 over US 82-S-5BLM17.05 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US82 S-5 WB LM17.0 over US 82-S-5BLM17.05 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,774 by 2028. The structure is 334 ft (101.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS82 S-5 WB LM17.0
CrossesUS 82-S-5BLM17.05
Location@ JCT US 82B (w El Dorado
RouteU.S. Route 82
Coordinates33.20826, -92.70151
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length334 ft (101.9 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2018)
Projected traffic4,774 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$992,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US82 S-5 WB LM17.0 over US 82-S-5BLM17.05 built?

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

What condition is US82 S-5 WB LM17.0 over US 82-S-5BLM17.05 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US82 S-5 WB LM17.0 over US 82-S-5BLM17.05 carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US82 S-5 WB LM17.0 over US 82-S-5BLM17.05?

The structure is 334 ft (101.9 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US82 S-5 WB LM17.0 over US 82-S-5BLM17.05?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.