US Bridges

Ouachita CR 23 Z-E over Hamilton Creek

Fair

Ouachita County, Arkansas · .2 MI No JCT CO RD 26 · Structure no. 000000000018168

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ouachita CR 23 Z-E over Hamilton Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Ouachita CR 23 Z-E over Hamilton Creek in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 21 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 97 by 2007. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOuachita CR 23 Z-E
CrossesHamilton Creek
Location.2 MI No JCT CO RD 26
RouteCounty Highway 23
Coordinates33.75093, -92.94579
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2018)
Projected traffic97 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ouachita CR 23 Z-E over Hamilton Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ouachita CR 23 Z-E over Hamilton 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 23 Z-E over Hamilton Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ouachita CR 23 Z-E over Hamilton Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ouachita CR 23 Z-E over Hamilton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.