US Bridges

Ouachita CR 36 Z-D over Creek

Poor

Ouachita County, Arkansas · 4.9 Mi. East of JCT SH 7 · Structure no. 000000000023638

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ouachita CR 36 Z-D over Creek is a steel culvert carrying Ouachita CR 36 Z-D over Creek in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long.

CarriesOuachita CR 36 Z-D
CrossesCreek
Location4.9 Mi. East of JCT SH 7
RouteCounty Highway 36
Coordinates33.80621, -92.74258
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic40 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ouachita CR 36 Z-D over Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ouachita CR 36 Z-D over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Ouachita CR 36 Z-D over Creek carry?

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

How long is Ouachita CR 36 Z-D over Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Ouachita CR 36 Z-D over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.