US Bridges

N Hazen Ave. over Little Hurricane CR

Fair

Prairie County, Arkansas · .33MI N US 70 · Structure no. 000000000019343

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
970
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Hazen Ave. over Little Hurricane CR is a concrete slab carrying N Hazen Ave. over Little Hurricane CR in Prairie County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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.

It carries about 970 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2007. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Hazen Ave.
CrossesLittle Hurricane CR
Location.33MI N US 70
RouteCity Street 25470
CountyPrairie County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.78493, -91.58102
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic970 (2018)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$227,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Hazen Ave. over Little Hurricane CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Hazen Ave. over Little Hurricane CR 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does N Hazen Ave. over Little Hurricane CR carry?

About 970 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N Hazen Ave. over Little Hurricane CR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns N Hazen Ave. over Little Hurricane CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.