US Bridges

US 82 S-6 Lm 7.52 over Ditch

Fair

Union County, Arkansas · 8.0 MI E JCT US 167 82 · Structure no. 0000000000X0132

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 S-6 Lm 7.52 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 S-6 Lm 7.52 over Ditch in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,897 by 2028. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS 82 S-6 Lm 7.52
CrossesDitch
Location8.0 MI E JCT US 167 82
RouteU.S. Route 82
Coordinates33.1476, -92.52522
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2018)
Projected traffic4,897 by 2028
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 US 82 S-6 Lm 7.52 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 S-6 Lm 7.52 over Ditch 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 S-6 Lm 7.52 over Ditch carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 82 S-6 Lm 7.52 over Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 S-6 Lm 7.52 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.