US Bridges

US82 EB LM.82 SEC6 over Boggy Bayou

Fair

Union County, Arkansas · .2 MI W of JCT US 82B · Structure no. 0000000000B5695

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US82 EB LM.82 SEC6 over Boggy Bayou is a concrete slab carrying US82 EB LM.82 SEC6 over Boggy Bayou 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 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2038. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesUS82 EB LM.82 SEC6
CrossesBoggy Bayou
Location.2 MI W of JCT US 82B
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyUnion County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.18998, -92.62178
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2018)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 US82 EB LM.82 SEC6 over Boggy Bayou built?

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

What condition is US82 EB LM.82 SEC6 over Boggy Bayou 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US82 EB LM.82 SEC6 over Boggy Bayou carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US82 EB LM.82 SEC6 over Boggy Bayou?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US82 EB LM.82 SEC6 over Boggy Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.