US82 WB S5 LM18.55 over Wesson RR
FairUnion County, Arkansas · 1.6 MI E JCT US 82 & 82B · Structure no. 0000000000B5791
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 1,137 ft
- 21 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,700
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US82 WB S5 LM18.55 over Wesson RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US82 WB S5 LM18.55 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,570 by 2028. The structure is 1,137 ft (346.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US82 WB S5 LM18.55 over Wesson RR built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is US82 WB S5 LM18.55 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 June 2022.
How much traffic does US82 WB S5 LM18.55 over Wesson RR carry?
About 4,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US82 WB S5 LM18.55 over Wesson RR?
The structure is 1,137 ft (346.6 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US82 WB S5 LM18.55 over Wesson RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.