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Oua. CO RD 68 Z-A over Smackover Creek

Fair

Ouachita County, Arkansas · Union & Ouachita CO Line · Structure no. 000000000004266

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
225 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
151
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oua. CO RD 68 Z-A over Smackover Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Oua. CO RD 68 Z-A over Smackover Creek in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6 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 151 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2007. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOua. CO RD 68 Z-A
CrossesSmackover Creek
LocationUnion & Ouachita CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 68
CountyOuachita County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.36722, -92.64757
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151 (2018)
Projected traffic108 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Oua. CO RD 68 Z-A over Smackover Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oua. CO RD 68 Z-A over Smackover 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Oua. CO RD 68 Z-A over Smackover Creek carry?

About 151 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oua. CO RD 68 Z-A over Smackover Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Oua. CO RD 68 Z-A over Smackover Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.