US Bridges

Dallas CR 2 Z-D over Ouachita River

PoorPosted for load

Dallas County, Arkansas · 3.11 MI W of HWY 7 · Structure no. 000000000004390

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
279 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dallas CR 2 Z-D over Ouachita River is a concrete channel beam carrying Dallas CR 2 Z-D over Ouachita River in Dallas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2007. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesDallas CR 2 Z-D
CrossesOuachita River
Location3.11 MI W of HWY 7
RouteCounty Highway 2
Coordinates33.89829, -92.90605
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic35 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dallas CR 2 Z-D over Ouachita River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dallas CR 2 Z-D over Ouachita River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Dallas CR 2 Z-D over Ouachita River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dallas CR 2 Z-D over Ouachita River?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Dallas CR 2 Z-D over Ouachita River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.