US Bridges

Blakely Dam Road over L.Ouachita Pwrpl CO2 RM

Fair

Garland County, Arkansas · 1.5MI.N.OF Mountain Pine · Structure no. CEPMVKAR0000010

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
715
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Blakely Dam Road over L.Ouachita Pwrpl CO2 RM is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blakely Dam Road over L.Ouachita Pwrpl CO2 RM in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 715 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesBlakely Dam Road
CrossesL.Ouachita Pwrpl CO2 RM
Location1.5MI.N.OF Mountain Pine
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyGarland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.57109, -93.19466
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic715 (2024)
Projected traffic850 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$36,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Blakely Dam Road over L.Ouachita Pwrpl CO2 RM built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blakely Dam Road over L.Ouachita Pwrpl CO2 RM 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 Blakely Dam Road over L.Ouachita Pwrpl CO2 RM carry?

About 715 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Blakely Dam Road over L.Ouachita Pwrpl CO2 RM?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Blakely Dam Road over L.Ouachita Pwrpl CO2 RM?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).