US Bridges

Ouachita CR 17 Z-F over North Bayou

GoodPosted for load

Ouachita County, Arkansas · 1.2 MI N JCT HWY 278 · Structure no. 000000000024196

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ouachita CR 17 Z-F over North Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ouachita CR 17 Z-F over North Bayou in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 105 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2038. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 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 17 Z-F
CrossesNorth Bayou
Location1.2 MI N JCT HWY 278
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyOuachita County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.57693, -93.01494
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2018)
Projected traffic110 by 2038
Trucks2%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ouachita CR 17 Z-F over North Bayou built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ouachita CR 17 Z-F over North Bayou 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Ouachita CR 17 Z-F over North Bayou carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ouachita CR 17 Z-F over North Bayou?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Ouachita CR 17 Z-F over North Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.