US Bridges

US 82 S-7 Lm 11.30 over Lapile Ditch

Good

Union County, Arkansas · 3.8 MI S W of Ashley CO · Structure no. 000000000006449

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
282 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 S-7 Lm 11.30 over Lapile Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 S-7 Lm 11.30 over Lapile Ditch in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,305 by 2028. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesUS 82 S-7 Lm 11.30
CrossesLapile Ditch
Location3.8 MI S W of Ashley CO
RouteU.S. Route 82
Coordinates33.14659, -92.17391
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2018)
Projected traffic3,305 by 2028
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 S-7 Lm 11.30 over Lapile Ditch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 S-7 Lm 11.30 over Lapile Ditch 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 S-7 Lm 11.30 over Lapile Ditch carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 82 S-7 Lm 11.30 over Lapile Ditch?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 S-7 Lm 11.30 over Lapile Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.