US Bridges

Oachita CR 45 over Mizzel Creek

Good

Ouachita County, Arkansas · 1.76 MI N JCT US 79B · Structure no. 000000000024087

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
362
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oachita CR 45 over Mizzel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oachita CR 45 over Mizzel Creek in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 362 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 109 by 2007. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOachita CR 45
CrossesMizzel Creek
Location1.76 MI N JCT US 79B
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyOuachita County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.63509, -92.77237
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic362 (2018)
Projected traffic109 by 2007
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oachita CR 45 over Mizzel Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oachita CR 45 over Mizzel 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 Oachita CR 45 over Mizzel Creek carry?

About 362 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oachita CR 45 over Mizzel Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Oachita CR 45 over Mizzel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.