US Bridges

Ouachita CR 48 Z-G over Ditch

FairPosted for load

Ouachita County, Arkansas · 1.59 MI W US 278 · Structure no. 000000000021025

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,800
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ouachita CR 48 Z-G over Ditch is a steel other carrying Ouachita CR 48 Z-G over Ditch in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 57 by 2007. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOuachita CR 48 Z-G
CrossesDitch
Location1.59 MI W US 278
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountyOuachita County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.57085, -92.88099
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2018)
Projected traffic57 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$239,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ouachita CR 48 Z-G over Ditch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ouachita CR 48 Z-G over Ditch 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 Ouachita CR 48 Z-G over Ditch carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ouachita CR 48 Z-G over Ditch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Ouachita CR 48 Z-G over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.