US Bridges

Col. CR 15 Z-G over Dorcheat Bayou Relief

Fair

Columbia County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI E of JCT 15 & 1 · Structure no. 000000000004427

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
186 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,661
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Col. CR 15 Z-G over Dorcheat Bayou Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying Col. CR 15 Z-G over Dorcheat Bayou Relief in Columbia County, Arkansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 1,661 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 117 by 2007. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCol. CR 15 Z-G
CrossesDorcheat Bayou Relief
Location1.5 MI E of JCT 15 & 1
RouteCounty Highway 15
Coordinates33.17401, -93.39084
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,661 (2018)
Projected traffic117 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-G over Dorcheat Bayou Relief built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Col. CR 15 Z-G over Dorcheat Bayou 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Col. CR 15 Z-G over Dorcheat Bayou Relief carry?

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

How long is Col. CR 15 Z-G over Dorcheat Bayou Relief?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Col. CR 15 Z-G over Dorcheat Bayou Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.