Ouachita CR 55 Z-H over Gum Creek
PoorOuachita County, Arkansas · .4 MI No Union CO Line · Structure no. 000000000018167
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 190 ft
- 10 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 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 98 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 184 by 2007. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 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 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 190 ft (57.9 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.