US Bridges

Ouachita CR 3 Z-H over Cypress Creek

PoorPosted for load

Ouachita County, Arkansas · .15 MI NE CO RD 101 · Structure no. 000000000015611

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ouachita CR 3 Z-H over Cypress Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ouachita CR 3 Z-H over Cypress Creek in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2007. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOuachita CR 3 Z-H
CrossesCypress Creek
Location.15 MI NE CO RD 101
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates33.4485, -93.00775
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2018)
Projected traffic62 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 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 Ouachita CR 3 Z-H over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ouachita CR 3 Z-H over Cypress 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Ouachita CR 3 Z-H over Cypress Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ouachita CR 3 Z-H over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Ouachita CR 3 Z-H over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.