US Bridges

Ouachita CR 11 Z-F over North Bayou Creek

Fair

Ouachita County, Arkansas · 1.4 MI So JCT CR 11 & 12 · Structure no. 000000000021060

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ouachita CR 11 Z-F over North Bayou Creek is a steel other carrying Ouachita CR 11 Z-F over North Bayou Creek 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2038. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 10 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOuachita CR 11 Z-F
CrossesNorth Bayou Creek
Location1.4 MI So JCT CR 11 & 12
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyOuachita County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.59246, -92.96609
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width10 ft (3.1 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic110 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$262,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ouachita CR 11 Z-F over North Bayou Creek built?

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

What condition is Ouachita CR 11 Z-F over North Bayou 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ouachita CR 11 Z-F over North Bayou Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ouachita CR 11 Z-F over North Bayou Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 10 ft wide.

Who owns Ouachita CR 11 Z-F over North Bayou Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.