US Bridges

Ouachita CR 30 Z-E over Tulip Creek

Fair

Ouachita County, Arkansas · 2.91 Miles W SH 7 · Structure no. 000000000023804

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ouachita CR 30 Z-E over Tulip Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ouachita CR 30 Z-E over Tulip Creek 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 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 2 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2035. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 16 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
Location2.91 Miles W SH 7
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountyOuachita County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.72893, -92.8679
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 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
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 30 Z-E over Tulip Creek built?

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

What condition is Ouachita CR 30 Z-E over Tulip 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 September 2021.

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

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.