US Bridges

US82 S-5 EB LM21.7 over US 167-SEC 1

Good

Union County, Arkansas · @ JCT US 82 & US 167 · Structure no. 0000000000A5696

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
216 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US82 S-5 EB LM21.7 over US 167-SEC 1 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US82 S-5 EB LM21.7 over US 167-SEC 1 in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,400 by 2038. The structure is 216 ft (65.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS82 S-5 EB LM21.7
CrossesUS 167-SEC 1
Location@ JCT US 82 & US 167
RouteU.S. Route 82
Coordinates33.1864, -92.63537
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.9 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2018)
Projected traffic11,400 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US82 S-5 EB LM21.7 over US 167-SEC 1 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US82 S-5 EB LM21.7 over US 167-SEC 1 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 2024.

How much traffic does US82 S-5 EB LM21.7 over US 167-SEC 1 carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US82 S-5 EB LM21.7 over US 167-SEC 1?

The structure is 216 ft (65.9 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US82 S-5 EB LM21.7 over US 167-SEC 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.