US Bridges

Oua CR 7 Z-H over Reeds Branch

Fair

Ouachita County, Arkansas · .2 MI North CR 134 · Structure no. 000000000021098

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oua CR 7 Z-H over Reeds Branch is a steel other carrying Oua CR 7 Z-H over Reeds Branch in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 63 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2038. 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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CarriesOua CR 7 Z-H
CrossesReeds Branch
Location.2 MI North CR 134
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyOuachita County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.45874, -92.93449
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2018)
Projected traffic120 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Oua CR 7 Z-H over Reeds Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oua CR 7 Z-H over Reeds Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Oua CR 7 Z-H over Reeds Branch carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Oua CR 7 Z-H over Reeds Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Oua CR 7 Z-H over Reeds Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.