US Bridges

Oua. CR 97 Zone C over Beaver Pond Creek

Good

Ouachita County, Arkansas · 1.1 MI S JCT Dallas CO LN · Structure no. 000000000004754

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
811
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oua. CR 97 Zone C over Beaver Pond Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Oua. CR 97 Zone C over Beaver Pond Creek in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 811 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 309 by 2015. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOua. CR 97 Zone C
CrossesBeaver Pond Creek
Location1.1 MI S JCT Dallas CO LN
RouteCounty Highway 97
CountyOuachita County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.79, -92.6047
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic811 (2018)
Projected traffic309 by 2015
Trucks12%
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 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 97 Zone C over Beaver Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oua. CR 97 Zone C over Beaver Pond Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Oua. CR 97 Zone C over Beaver Pond Creek carry?

About 811 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Oua. CR 97 Zone C over Beaver Pond Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Oua. CR 97 Zone C over Beaver Pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.