US Bridges

SH 187 Carroll CO over Table Rock Resv White Ri

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Arkansas · Beaver Ark · Structure no. 000000000002388

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Suspension
Steel
Length
554 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 187 Carroll CO over Table Rock Resv White Ri is a steel suspension carrying SH 187 Carroll CO over Table Rock Resv White Ri in Carroll County, Arkansas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2034. The structure is 554 ft (168.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 187 Carroll CO
CrossesTable Rock Resv White Ri
LocationBeaver Ark
RouteState Highway 187
CountyCarroll County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.47254, -93.76866
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSuspension
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length554 ft (168.9 m)
Longest span312 ft (95.1 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2018)
Projected traffic700 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 187 Carroll CO over Table Rock Resv White Ri built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 187 Carroll CO over Table Rock Resv White Ri 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 187 Carroll CO over Table Rock Resv White Ri carry?

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

How long is SH 187 Carroll CO over Table Rock Resv White Ri?

The structure is 554 ft (168.9 m) long with a longest span of 312 ft (95.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns SH 187 Carroll CO over Table Rock Resv White Ri?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.