US Bridges

Ouachita CR 13 Z-F over Pine Branch

PoorPosted for load

Ouachita County, Arkansas · 1.6 MI SW SH 57 · Structure no. 000000000015629

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
144
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ouachita CR 13 Z-F over Pine Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ouachita CR 13 Z-F over Pine Branch in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 144 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 57 by 2007. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOuachita CR 13 Z-F
CrossesPine Branch
Location1.6 MI SW SH 57
RouteCounty Highway 13
Coordinates33.63386, -93.08431
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2018)
Projected traffic57 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$230,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ouachita CR 13 Z-F over Pine Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ouachita CR 13 Z-F over Pine Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ouachita CR 13 Z-F over Pine Branch carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ouachita CR 13 Z-F over Pine Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Ouachita CR 13 Z-F over Pine Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.