US Bridges

SH 103 Carroll over Allen Hollow

GoodPosted for load

Carroll County, Arkansas · 4.59 Miles South of Oak G · Structure no. 000000000002705

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,188
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 103 Carroll over Allen Hollow is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 103 Carroll over Allen Hollow 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSH 103 Carroll
CrossesAllen Hollow
Location4.59 Miles South of Oak G
RouteState Highway 103
Coordinates36.40753, -93.42843
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 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 Allen Hollow built?

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

What condition is SH 103 Carroll over Allen Hollow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 103 Carroll over Allen Hollow carry?

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

How long is SH 103 Carroll over Allen Hollow?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 103 Carroll over Allen Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.