US Bridges

Ouachita CR 32 Z-D over Dixon Lake Creek

Fair

Ouachita County, Arkansas · 1.91 M E of JCT 7 & 32 · Structure no. 000000000015653

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
166
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ouachita CR 32 Z-D over Dixon Lake Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ouachita CR 32 Z-D over Dixon Lake 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 166 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2038. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOuachita CR 32 Z-D
CrossesDixon Lake Creek
Location1.91 M E of JCT 7 & 32
RouteCounty Highway 32
Coordinates33.69579, -92.84102
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic166 (2018)
Projected traffic190 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$254,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ouachita CR 32 Z-D over Dixon Lake Creek built?

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

What condition is Ouachita CR 32 Z-D over Dixon Lake Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Ouachita CR 32 Z-D over Dixon Lake Creek carry?

About 166 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ouachita CR 32 Z-D over Dixon Lake Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Ouachita CR 32 Z-D over Dixon Lake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.