US Bridges

Ouachita CR 25 Z-E over Ecore Fabre Bayou

Poor

Ouachita County, Arkansas · 2.55 MI NE SH 24 · Structure no. 000000000020153

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
386
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ouachita CR 25 Z-E over Ecore Fabre Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Ouachita CR 25 Z-E over Ecore Fabre Bayou in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 386 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 124 by 2007. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOuachita CR 25 Z-E
CrossesEcore Fabre Bayou
Location2.55 MI NE SH 24
RouteCounty Highway 25
CountyOuachita County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.65334, -92.91393
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic386 (2018)
Projected traffic124 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 25 Z-E over Ecore Fabre Bayou built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ouachita CR 25 Z-E over Ecore Fabre Bayou 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 25 Z-E over Ecore Fabre Bayou carry?

About 386 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ouachita CR 25 Z-E over Ecore Fabre Bayou?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Ouachita CR 25 Z-E over Ecore Fabre Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.