US Bridges

Ouachita CR 99 Z-A over Creek

Fair

Ouachita County, Arkansas · 2.22 Mi. NE JCT FAS 1695 · Structure no. 000000000023961

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ouachita CR 99 Z-A over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ouachita CR 99 Z-A over Creek in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 22 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesOuachita CR 99 Z-A
CrossesCreek
Location2.22 Mi. NE JCT FAS 1695
RouteCounty Highway 99
Coordinates33.45833, -92.72686
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2018)
Projected traffic50 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ouachita CR 99 Z-A over Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ouachita CR 99 Z-A over 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ouachita CR 99 Z-A over Creek carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ouachita CR 99 Z-A over Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Ouachita CR 99 Z-A over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.