US Bridges

SH 27- 03- 2.40 over N. Fork Ozan Creek

Good

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 2.4 NE Howard CO Line · Structure no. 000000000006419

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 27- 03- 2.40 over N. Fork Ozan Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 27- 03- 2.40 over N. Fork Ozan Creek in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,367 by 2028. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 27- 03- 2.40
CrossesN. Fork Ozan Creek
Location2.4 NE Howard CO Line
RouteState Highway 27
CountyHempstead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.98534, -93.789
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2018)
Projected traffic4,367 by 2028
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 SH 27- 03- 2.40 over N. Fork Ozan Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 27- 03- 2.40 over N. Fork 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 SH 27- 03- 2.40 over N. Fork Ozan Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 27- 03- 2.40 over N. Fork Ozan Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 27- 03- 2.40 over N. Fork Ozan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.