US Bridges

Ouachita CR 65 Z-A over North Fork Creek

Fair

Ouachita County, Arkansas · .6 M N of JCT 63&65 · Structure no. 000000000021561

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
271
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ouachita CR 65 Z-A over North Fork Creek is a steel culvert carrying Ouachita CR 65 Z-A over North Fork Creek in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 271 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 174 by 2007. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOuachita CR 65 Z-A
CrossesNorth Fork Creek
Location.6 M N of JCT 63&65
RouteCounty Highway 65
Coordinates33.44457, -92.79478
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic271 (2018)
Projected traffic174 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ouachita CR 65 Z-A over North Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ouachita CR 65 Z-A over North Fork 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Ouachita CR 65 Z-A over North Fork Creek carry?

About 271 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ouachita CR 65 Z-A over North Fork Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ouachita CR 65 Z-A over North Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.