US Bridges

Clark CR 9 Z-B over Ouachita River Relief

FairPosted for load

Clark County, Arkansas · 0.21 MI W Ouachita River · Structure no. 000000000022086

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
738
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark CR 9 Z-B over Ouachita River Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clark CR 9 Z-B over Ouachita River Relief in Clark County, Arkansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 738 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 82 by 2007. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesClark CR 9 Z-B
CrossesOuachita River Relief
Location0.21 MI W Ouachita River
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyClark County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.8987, -92.90945
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic738 (2018)
Projected traffic82 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clark CR 9 Z-B over Ouachita River Relief built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark CR 9 Z-B over Ouachita River Relief 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Clark CR 9 Z-B over Ouachita River Relief carry?

About 738 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clark CR 9 Z-B over Ouachita River Relief?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Clark CR 9 Z-B over Ouachita River Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.