US Bridges

US82 S5 Lm 19.64WB over Southwest Ave.

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Union County, Arkansas · 2.7 MI E JCT US 82 & 82B · Structure no. 0000000000B5788

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,860
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US82 S5 Lm 19.64WB over Southwest Ave. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US82 S5 Lm 19.64WB over Southwest Ave. 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 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 4,860 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,937 by 2028. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS82 S5 Lm 19.64WB
CrossesSouthwest Ave.
Location2.7 MI E JCT US 82 & 82B
RouteU.S. Route 82
CountyUnion County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.187, -92.67169
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,860 (2018)
Projected traffic5,937 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 S5 Lm 19.64WB over Southwest Ave. built?

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

What condition is US82 S5 Lm 19.64WB over Southwest Ave. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US82 S5 Lm 19.64WB over Southwest Ave. carry?

About 4,860 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US82 S5 Lm 19.64WB over Southwest Ave.?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US82 S5 Lm 19.64WB over Southwest Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.