US Bridges

Ouachita CR9 Z-H over Smackover Creek Relief

Fair

Ouachita County, Arkansas · 1.91 MI So JCT CR 2 · Structure no. 000000000021059

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ouachita CR9 Z-H over Smackover Creek Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ouachita CR9 Z-H over Smackover Creek Relief 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 10 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOuachita CR9 Z-H
CrossesSmackover Creek Relief
Location1.91 MI So JCT CR 2
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyOuachita County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.38773, -93.0448
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width10 ft (3.1 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic50 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$232,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ouachita CR9 Z-H over Smackover Creek Relief built?

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

What condition is Ouachita CR9 Z-H over Smackover Creek Relief 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Ouachita CR9 Z-H over Smackover Creek Relief carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ouachita CR9 Z-H over Smackover Creek Relief?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 10 ft wide.

Who owns Ouachita CR9 Z-H over Smackover Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.