US Bridges

Ouachita CR 44 Z-B over Palmer Bayou

FairPosted for load

Ouachita County, Arkansas · .2 MI E JCT US 79B&SH 7 · Structure no. 000000000023995

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ouachita CR 44 Z-B over Palmer Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ouachita CR 44 Z-B over Palmer Bayou in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 36 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2038. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOuachita CR 44 Z-B
CrossesPalmer Bayou
Location.2 MI E JCT US 79B&SH 7
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyOuachita County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.59638, -92.81443
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2018)
Projected traffic60 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 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 44 Z-B over Palmer Bayou built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ouachita CR 44 Z-B over Palmer Bayou 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ouachita CR 44 Z-B over Palmer Bayou carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ouachita CR 44 Z-B over Palmer Bayou?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Ouachita CR 44 Z-B over Palmer Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.