SH 21 Carroll over Dry Fork Creek
PoorCarroll County, Arkansas · 2.47 Miles North of JCT O · Structure no. 000000000003308
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 182 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,801
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 21 Carroll over Dry Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 21 Carroll over Dry Fork Creek in Carroll 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,801 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2030. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 21 Carroll over Dry Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 21 Carroll over Dry Fork Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does SH 21 Carroll over Dry Fork Creek carry?
About 1,801 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 21 Carroll over Dry Fork Creek?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SH 21 Carroll over Dry Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.