US Bridges

CO RD 31 Z-D over Freeo Creek

Good

Ouachita County, Arkansas · 0.71 Mi. N of JCT 34 & 31 · Structure no. 000000000023962

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
315
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 31 Z-D over Freeo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 31 Z-D over Freeo 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 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 315 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2017. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCO RD 31 Z-D
CrossesFreeo Creek
Location0.71 Mi. N of JCT 34 & 31
RouteCounty Highway 31
Coordinates33.69053, -92.7862
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic315 (2018)
Projected traffic130 by 2017
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 31 Z-D over Freeo Creek built?

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

What condition is CO RD 31 Z-D over Freeo Creek 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 CO RD 31 Z-D over Freeo Creek carry?

About 315 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 31 Z-D over Freeo Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 31 Z-D over Freeo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.