Ouachita CR247 Z-C over Creek
PoorOuachita County, Arkansas · .05 MI N JCT 247& 518 · Structure no. 000000000015727
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 73 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 68
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ouachita CR247 Z-C over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ouachita CR247 Z-C over Creek in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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.
It carries about 68 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2038. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ouachita CR247 Z-C over Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ouachita CR247 Z-C over 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Ouachita CR247 Z-C over Creek carry?
About 68 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Ouachita CR247 Z-C over Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Ouachita CR247 Z-C over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.