US Bridges

Ouachita CR 30 Z-E over Tulip Creek Relief

Good

Ouachita County, Arkansas · 2.90 Mile W SH 8 · Structure no. 000000000023803

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ouachita CR 30 Z-E over Tulip Creek Relief is a steel culvert carrying Ouachita CR 30 Z-E over Tulip Creek Relief in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOuachita CR 30 Z-E
CrossesTulip Creek Relief
Location2.90 Mile W SH 8
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountyOuachita County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.72891, -92.86773
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2018)
Projected traffic30 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 30 Z-E over Tulip Creek Relief built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ouachita CR 30 Z-E over Tulip Creek Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Ouachita CR 30 Z-E over Tulip Creek Relief carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ouachita CR 30 Z-E over Tulip Creek Relief?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ouachita CR 30 Z-E over Tulip Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.