US Bridges

C.R. 27- C- 3.97 over North Fork of Ozan Creek

Good

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 1 Mile South of Bingen · Structure no. 000000000004910

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
112 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 27- C- 3.97 over North Fork of Ozan Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying C.R. 27- C- 3.97 over North Fork of Ozan Creek in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2029. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesC.R. 27- C- 3.97
CrossesNorth Fork of Ozan Creek
Location1 Mile South of Bingen
RouteCounty Highway 27
Coordinates33.95946, -93.78387
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2018)
Projected traffic375 by 2029
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 C.R. 27- C- 3.97 over North Fork of Ozan Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 27- C- 3.97 over North Fork of Ozan 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does C.R. 27- C- 3.97 over North Fork of Ozan Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 27- C- 3.97 over North Fork of Ozan Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 27- C- 3.97 over North Fork of Ozan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.