US Bridges

Col. CO RD 1 Z-E over Dorcheat Bayou

Good

Columbia County, Arkansas · 0.4 Mi.S. JCT.CR.1 & 50 · Structure no. 000000000022988

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
436
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Col. CO RD 1 Z-E over Dorcheat Bayou is a steel culvert carrying Col. CO RD 1 Z-E over Dorcheat Bayou in Columbia County, Arkansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 436 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2007. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCol. CO RD 1 Z-E
CrossesDorcheat Bayou
Location0.4 Mi.S. JCT.CR.1 & 50
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyColumbia County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.23984, -93.45177
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic436 (2018)
Projected traffic77 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 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 Col. CO RD 1 Z-E over Dorcheat Bayou built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Col. CO RD 1 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Col. CO RD 1 Z-E over Dorcheat Bayou carry?

About 436 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Col. CO RD 1 Z-E over Dorcheat Bayou?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Col. CO RD 1 Z-E over Dorcheat Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.