US Bridges

Col.Cr 15 Z-F over Dorcheat Bayou

Fair

Columbia County, Arkansas · 2 MI NE JCT CO RD 15&2 · Structure no. 000000000004426

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
279 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,661
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Col.Cr 15 Z-F over Dorcheat Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Col.Cr 15 Z-F over Dorcheat Bayou in Columbia County, Arkansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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.

It carries about 1,661 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2007. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCol.Cr 15 Z-F
CrossesDorcheat Bayou
Location2 MI NE JCT CO RD 15&2
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyColumbia County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.17639, -93.38379
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,661 (2018)
Projected traffic115 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Col.Cr 15 Z-F over Dorcheat Bayou built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Col.Cr 15 Z-F over Dorcheat Bayou 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 2023.

How much traffic does Col.Cr 15 Z-F over Dorcheat Bayou carry?

About 1,661 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Col.Cr 15 Z-F over Dorcheat Bayou?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Col.Cr 15 Z-F over Dorcheat Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.