US Bridges

Col.Cr 50 Z-E over Dorcheat Bayou

Good

Columbia County, Arkansas · 1 MI NE JCT 50&1 · Structure no. 000000000004558

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
217 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Col.Cr 50 Z-E over Dorcheat Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Col.Cr 50 Z-E over Dorcheat Bayou in Columbia County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2007. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCol.Cr 50 Z-E
CrossesDorcheat Bayou
Location1 MI NE JCT 50&1
RouteCounty Highway 50
Coordinates33.24879, -93.43676
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 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 traffic70 (2018)
Projected traffic120 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 50 Z-E over Dorcheat Bayou built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Col.Cr 50 Z-E over Dorcheat Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Col.Cr 50 Z-E over Dorcheat Bayou carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Col.Cr 50 Z-E over Dorcheat Bayou?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Col.Cr 50 Z-E over Dorcheat Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.