US Bridges

Ouachita CR 55 Z-H over Gum Creek

Fair

Ouachita County, Arkansas · .15 MI No Union CO Line · Structure no. 000000000018166

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
98
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ouachita CR 55 Z-H over Gum Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Ouachita CR 55 Z-H over Gum Creek in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 98 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 184 by 2007. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesOuachita CR 55 Z-H
CrossesGum Creek
Location.15 MI No Union CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 55
Coordinates33.37733, -92.90833
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2018)
Projected traffic184 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 55 Z-H over Gum Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ouachita CR 55 Z-H over Gum 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ouachita CR 55 Z-H over Gum Creek carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ouachita CR 55 Z-H over Gum Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ouachita CR 55 Z-H over Gum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.