US Bridges

Oua. CR 68 Z-A over Smackover Ck Relief

Good

Ouachita County, Arkansas · 0.31 MI N Union CO Line · Structure no. 000000000004715

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
155 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
641
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oua. CR 68 Z-A over Smackover Ck Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying Oua. CR 68 Z-A over Smackover Ck Relief in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 641 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 344 by 2012. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesOua. CR 68 Z-A
CrossesSmackover Ck Relief
Location0.31 MI N Union CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 68
Coordinates33.37147, -92.65022
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic641 (2018)
Projected traffic344 by 2012
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Oua. CR 68 Z-A over Smackover Ck Relief built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oua. CR 68 Z-A over Smackover Ck Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2022.

How much traffic does Oua. CR 68 Z-A over Smackover Ck Relief carry?

About 641 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oua. CR 68 Z-A over Smackover Ck Relief?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Oua. CR 68 Z-A over Smackover Ck Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.