US Bridges

Ouachita CR 2 Z-H over Bridge Creek

Fair

Ouachita County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI E JCT 2 47 & 53 · Structure no. 000000000004233

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,831
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ouachita CR 2 Z-H over Bridge Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Ouachita CR 2 Z-H over Bridge Creek in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,831 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 184 by 2007. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesOuachita CR 2 Z-H
CrossesBridge Creek
Location1.5 MI E JCT 2 47 & 53
RouteCounty Highway 2
Coordinates33.40952, -92.88632
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,831 (2018)
Projected traffic184 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 2 Z-H over Bridge Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ouachita CR 2 Z-H over Bridge 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Ouachita CR 2 Z-H over Bridge 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 Bridge Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ouachita CR 2 Z-H over Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.