US Bridges

US 82 S-5 LM12.59 over Cornie Bayou

Good

Union County, Arkansas · 3.0 MI W JCT SH 335 · Structure no. 000000000007410

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 S-5 LM12.59 over Cornie Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 S-5 LM12.59 over Cornie Bayou in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2033. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesUS 82 S-5 LM12.59
CrossesCornie Bayou
Location3.0 MI W JCT SH 335
RouteU.S. Route 82
Coordinates33.20843, -92.78037
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: 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 loadHL 93
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2018)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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-5 LM12.59 over Cornie Bayou built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 S-5 LM12.59 over Cornie Bayou 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 82 S-5 LM12.59 over Cornie Bayou carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 82 S-5 LM12.59 over Cornie Bayou?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 S-5 LM12.59 over Cornie Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.