US Bridges

Ouachita CR 22 Z-E over White Oak Creek Relief

Fair

Ouachita County, Arkansas · 3.67 MI NW Inter 22 24&21 · Structure no. 000000000004241

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ouachita CR 22 Z-E over White Oak Creek Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying Ouachita CR 22 Z-E over White Oak Creek Relief in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 147 by 2007. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesOuachita CR 22 Z-E
CrossesWhite Oak Creek Relief
Location3.67 MI NW Inter 22 24&21
RouteCounty Highway 22
Coordinates33.74909, -93.08109
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2018)
Projected traffic147 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 22 Z-E over White Oak Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ouachita CR 22 Z-E over White Oak Creek Relief 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ouachita CR 22 Z-E over White Oak Creek Relief carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ouachita CR 22 Z-E over White Oak Creek Relief?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ouachita CR 22 Z-E over White Oak Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.