US Bridges

SH 73 - 02 - 11.75 over Black Bois Darc Creek

Good

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 2.5MI.W.JCT SH 73 & SH278 · Structure no. 000000000006580

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,388
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 73 - 02 - 11.75 over Black Bois Darc Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 73 - 02 - 11.75 over Black Bois Darc Creek in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,388 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,747 by 2028. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSH 73 - 02 - 11.75
CrossesBlack Bois Darc Creek
Location2.5MI.W.JCT SH 73 & SH278
RouteState Highway 73
Coordinates33.69556, -93.67955
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,388 (2018)
Projected traffic1,747 by 2028
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 73 - 02 - 11.75 over Black Bois Darc Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 73 - 02 - 11.75 over Black Bois Darc 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does SH 73 - 02 - 11.75 over Black Bois Darc Creek carry?

About 1,388 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 73 - 02 - 11.75 over Black Bois Darc Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 73 - 02 - 11.75 over Black Bois Darc Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.