US Bridges

US 82EB S-5LM19.44 over Ouachita Valley RR

Fair

Union County, Arkansas · 2.5 MI E JCT 82 & 82B · Structure no. 0000000000A5789

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
328 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82EB S-5LM19.44 over Ouachita Valley RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82EB S-5LM19.44 over Ouachita Valley RR 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,700 by 2038. The structure is 328 ft (100.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesUS 82EB S-5LM19.44
CrossesOuachita Valley RR
Location2.5 MI E JCT 82 & 82B
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyUnion County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.18755, -92.67496
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length328 ft (100.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2018)
Projected traffic10,700 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 US 82EB S-5LM19.44 over Ouachita Valley RR built?

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

What condition is US 82EB S-5LM19.44 over Ouachita Valley RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does US 82EB S-5LM19.44 over Ouachita Valley RR carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 82EB S-5LM19.44 over Ouachita Valley RR?

The structure is 328 ft (100.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 82EB S-5LM19.44 over Ouachita Valley RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.