US Bridges

SH 103 Carroll over Yocum Creek

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Arkansas · 2.50 Miles North of JCT · Structure no. 000000000002704

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
132 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,188
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 103 Carroll over Yocum Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 103 Carroll over Yocum Creek in Carroll County, Arkansas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 1,188 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,297 by 2028. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSH 103 Carroll
CrossesYocum Creek
Location2.50 Miles North of JCT
RouteState Highway 103
Coordinates36.36991, -93.44599
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,188 (2018)
Projected traffic1,297 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 103 Carroll over Yocum Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 103 Carroll over Yocum 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 103 Carroll over Yocum Creek carry?

About 1,188 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 103 Carroll over Yocum Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 103 Carroll over Yocum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.