US Bridges

C.R.51 Zone C-0.54 over Ozan Creek

Fair

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 0.54 Mi. Se. Jct. S.H.195 · Structure no. 000000000022353

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R.51 Zone C-0.54 over Ozan Creek is a steel other carrying C.R.51 Zone C-0.54 over Ozan Creek in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 6 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 14 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2007. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R.51 Zone C-0.54
CrossesOzan Creek
Location0.54 Mi. Se. Jct. S.H.195
RouteCounty Highway 51
CountyHempstead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.93233, -93.52017
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2018)
Projected traffic29 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 C.R.51 Zone C-0.54 over Ozan Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R.51 Zone C-0.54 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 C.R.51 Zone C-0.54 over Ozan Creek carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C.R.51 Zone C-0.54 over Ozan Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns C.R.51 Zone C-0.54 over Ozan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.