Ouachita CR 2 Z-H over Gum Creek
PoorOuachita County, Arkansas · 2.1 MI W JCT CR 55 · Structure no. 000000000004206
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,831
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ouachita CR 2 Z-H over Gum Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Ouachita CR 2 Z-H over Gum Creek in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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.
It carries about 1,831 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2007. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ouachita CR 2 Z-H over Gum Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ouachita CR 2 Z-H over Gum Creek 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Ouachita CR 2 Z-H over Gum Creek carry?
About 1,831 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ouachita CR 2 Z-H over Gum Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Ouachita CR 2 Z-H over Gum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.