US Bridges

Ouachita CR 23 Z-E over Hamilton Creek

Fair

Ouachita County, Arkansas · .1 MI S JCT CO RD 26 · Structure no. 000000000004229

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ouachita CR 23 Z-E over Hamilton Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ouachita CR 23 Z-E over Hamilton Creek in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 21 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2007. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesOuachita CR 23 Z-E
CrossesHamilton Creek
Location.1 MI S JCT CO RD 26
RouteCounty Highway 23
Coordinates33.74704, -92.94565
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2018)
Projected traffic112 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Ouachita CR 23 Z-E over Hamilton Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ouachita CR 23 Z-E over Hamilton 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ouachita CR 23 Z-E over Hamilton Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ouachita CR 23 Z-E over Hamilton Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ouachita CR 23 Z-E over Hamilton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.