US Bridges

Cord 4-G Ouachita over Jordon Creek

Fair

Ouachita County, Arkansas · .25MI E JCT Cord 219 · Structure no. 000000000018981

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
254
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cord 4-G Ouachita over Jordon Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cord 4-G Ouachita over Jordon Creek in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 254 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2007. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCord 4-G Ouachita
CrossesJordon Creek
Location.25MI E JCT Cord 219
RouteCounty Highway 4
Coordinates33.52896, -92.97735
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic254 (2018)
Projected traffic34 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cord 4-G Ouachita over Jordon Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cord 4-G Ouachita over Jordon 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 Cord 4-G Ouachita over Jordon Creek carry?

About 254 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cord 4-G Ouachita over Jordon Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Cord 4-G Ouachita over Jordon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.