US Bridges

Ouachita CR25 Z-E over So Fk French Creek

Fair

Ouachita County, Arkansas · 1.15 MI N JCT CR 26 · Structure no. 000000000004376

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
386
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ouachita CR25 Z-E over So Fk French Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Ouachita CR25 Z-E over So Fk French Creek in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 386 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2007. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOuachita CR25 Z-E
CrossesSo Fk French Creek
Location1.15 MI N JCT CR 26
RouteCounty Highway 25
CountyOuachita County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.77772, -92.9125
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic386 (2018)
Projected traffic62 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ouachita CR25 Z-E over So Fk French Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ouachita CR25 Z-E over So Fk French 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ouachita CR25 Z-E over So Fk French Creek carry?

About 386 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ouachita CR25 Z-E over So Fk French Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ouachita CR25 Z-E over So Fk French Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.