US Bridges

CO RD 39-C- 1.25 over Ozan Creek

FairPosted for load

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 1.25 N JCT SH 29 · Structure no. 000000000019929

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 39-C- 1.25 over Ozan Creek is a steel other carrying CO RD 39-C- 1.25 over Ozan Creek in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2007. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCO RD 39-C- 1.25
CrossesOzan Creek
Location1.25 N JCT SH 29
RouteCounty Highway 39
Coordinates33.91524, -93.54584
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating6 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2018)
Projected traffic35 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$293,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 39-C- 1.25 over Ozan Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 39-C- 1.25 over Ozan Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 39-C- 1.25 over Ozan Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 39-C- 1.25 over Ozan Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 39-C- 1.25 over Ozan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.