US Bridges

US 82 S-5 Lm 19.35 over Creek

Fair

Union County, Arkansas · 2.43 MI W JCT US 167 · Structure no. 0000000000X0472

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 S-5 Lm 19.35 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 82 S-5 Lm 19.35 over Creek 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 5 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 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,700 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 276 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82 S-5 Lm 19.35
CrossesCreek
Location2.43 MI W JCT US 167
RouteU.S. Route 82
Coordinates33.18818, -92.67781
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width276 ft (84.1 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,400 (2018)
Projected traffic10,700 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-5 Lm 19.35 over Creek built?

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

What condition is US 82 S-5 Lm 19.35 over Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 S-5 Lm 19.35 over Creek carry?

About 9,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 82 S-5 Lm 19.35 over Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 276 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 S-5 Lm 19.35 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.