US Bridges

Ouachita CR15 over White Oak Lake

Good

Ouachita County, Arkansas · 0.50 MI S JCT SH 24 · Structure no. 000000000024089

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
602
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ouachita CR15 over White Oak Lake is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ouachita CR15 over White Oak Lake 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 602 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2038. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesOuachita CR15
CrossesWhite Oak Lake
Location0.50 MI S JCT SH 24
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyOuachita County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.70397, -93.07088
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 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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic602 (2018)
Projected traffic330 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 CR15 over White Oak Lake built?

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

What condition is Ouachita CR15 over White Oak Lake 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 Ouachita CR15 over White Oak Lake carry?

About 602 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ouachita CR15 over White Oak Lake?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ouachita CR15 over White Oak Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.