Ouachita CR 2 Z-H
Carrying Ouachita CR 2 Z-H over MUD CREEK
2.3 MI WEST JCT CR 55, Ouachita, Arkansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Ouachita CR 2 Z-H
The Ouachita CR 2 Z-H bridge in Ouachita, Arkansas carries Ouachita CR 2 Z-H over MUD CREEK. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 29.0 meters (95 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,831 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Arkansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 11.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How Ouachita CR 2 Z-H compares
Live comparison across Arkansas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1967
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 29.0 m (95 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.7 m (25 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,831 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000018164
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
Ouachita CR 2 Z-H is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare Ouachita CR 2 Z-H against other structures in Ouachita and across Arkansas. Arkansas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for Ouachita CR 2 Z-H?
Ouachita CR 2 Z-H in Ouachita, Arkansas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is Ouachita CR 2 Z-H inspected?
Ouachita CR 2 Z-H's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,831 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Ouachita CR 2 Z-H is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for Ouachita CR 2 Z-H?
Ouachita CR 2 Z-H has an NBI inventory load rating of 11.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining Ouachita CR 2 Z-H?
Ouachita CR 2 Z-H is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is Ouachita CR 2 Z-H and does age affect safety?
Ouachita CR 2 Z-H was built in 1967, making it 59 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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