US Bridges

Ouachita CR25 Z-E over No Fk French Creek

Poor

Ouachita County, Arkansas · 1.25 MI N JCT CR 26 · Structure no. 000000000004377

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

About this bridge

Ouachita CR25 Z-E over No Fk French Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Ouachita CR25 Z-E over No 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 386 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2007. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOuachita CR25 Z-E
CrossesNo Fk French Creek
Location1.25 MI N JCT CR 26
RouteCounty Highway 25
Coordinates33.77985, -92.91229
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length112 ft (34.1 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 No Fk French Creek built?

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

What condition is Ouachita CR25 Z-E over No Fk French Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Ouachita CR25 Z-E over No 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 No Fk French Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 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 No Fk French Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.