US Bridges

Ouachita CR 67 Z-A over Crossroad Creek

Fair

Ouachita County, Arkansas · .3 So JCT 67 & 68 · Structure no. 000000000004185

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ouachita CR 67 Z-A over Crossroad Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Ouachita CR 67 Z-A over Crossroad Creek in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2007. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOuachita CR 67 Z-A
CrossesCrossroad Creek
Location.3 So JCT 67 & 68
RouteCounty Highway 67
Coordinates33.41587, -92.71936
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2018)
Projected traffic500 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$43,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ouachita CR 67 Z-A over Crossroad Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ouachita CR 67 Z-A over Crossroad Creek 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Ouachita CR 67 Z-A over Crossroad Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ouachita CR 67 Z-A over Crossroad Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ouachita CR 67 Z-A over Crossroad Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.