US Bridges

US 371- 03 -16.17 over Ozan Creek

Good

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 3 MI S JCT SH 195 · Structure no. 000000000006611

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
302 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 371- 03 -16.17 over Ozan Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 371- 03 -16.17 over Ozan 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,371 by 2028. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesUS 371- 03 -16.17
CrossesOzan Creek
Location3 MI S JCT SH 195
RouteU.S. Route 371
Coordinates33.88252, -93.59971
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2018)
Projected traffic2,371 by 2028
Trucks24%
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 371- 03 -16.17 over Ozan Creek built?

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

What condition is US 371- 03 -16.17 over 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 371- 03 -16.17 over Ozan Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 371- 03 -16.17 over Ozan Creek?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 371- 03 -16.17 over Ozan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.