US Bridges

SH 23 Carroll over Leatherwood Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Arkansas · 3.53 MI N of JCT of US 62 · Structure no. 000000000001460

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 23 Carroll over Leatherwood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 23 Carroll over Leatherwood Creek in Carroll County, Arkansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,584 by 2028. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 23 Carroll
CrossesLeatherwood Creek
Location3.53 MI N of JCT of US 62
RouteState Highway 23
CountyCarroll County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.43806, -93.73109
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2018)
Projected traffic4,584 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$416,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 23 Carroll over Leatherwood Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 23 Carroll over Leatherwood 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 23 Carroll over Leatherwood Creek carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 23 Carroll over Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SH 23 Carroll over Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.