US Bridges

Ouachita CR 76 Z-F over Two Bayou Creek

FairPosted for load

Ouachita County, Arkansas · 1.44 MI N JCT 76 & HWY 4 · Structure no. 000000000021347

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ouachita CR 76 Z-F over Two Bayou Creek is a steel other carrying Ouachita CR 76 Z-F over Two Bayou Creek in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 12 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2007. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOuachita CR 76 Z-F
CrossesTwo Bayou Creek
Location1.44 MI N JCT 76 & HWY 4
RouteCounty Highway 76
CountyOuachita County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.57514, -92.94275
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2018)
Projected traffic48 by 2007
Trucks1%
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$259,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ouachita CR 76 Z-F over Two Bayou Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ouachita CR 76 Z-F over Two 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ouachita CR 76 Z-F over Two Bayou Creek carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ouachita CR 76 Z-F over Two Bayou Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Ouachita CR 76 Z-F over Two Bayou Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.