82 S5 Lm 18.55 over Wesson RR
FairUnion County, Arkansas · 1.6 MI E JCT US 82 & 82B · Structure no. 0000000000A5791
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 1,149 ft
- 21 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,700
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
82 S5 Lm 18.55 over Wesson RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 82 S5 Lm 18.55 over Wesson 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 4,900 by 2038. The structure is 1,149 ft (350.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 82 S5 Lm 18.55 over Wesson RR built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is 82 S5 Lm 18.55 over Wesson 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 July 2021.
How much traffic does 82 S5 Lm 18.55 over Wesson RR carry?
About 4,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is 82 S5 Lm 18.55 over Wesson RR?
The structure is 1,149 ft (350.2 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns 82 S5 Lm 18.55 over Wesson RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.