US Bridges

US 278-5-11.89 over So Fk Ozan Creek

Good

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 1.75 MI So Ozan Creek · Structure no. 000000000006332

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 278-5-11.89 over So Fk Ozan Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 278-5-11.89 over So Fk Ozan Creek in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,995 by 2028. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesUS 278-5-11.89
CrossesSo Fk Ozan Creek
Location1.75 MI So Ozan Creek
RouteU.S. Route 278
Coordinates33.82106, -93.708
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2018)
Projected traffic2,995 by 2028
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 278-5-11.89 over So Fk Ozan Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 278-5-11.89 over So Fk 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 278-5-11.89 over So Fk Ozan Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 278-5-11.89 over So Fk Ozan Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 278-5-11.89 over So Fk Ozan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.