US Bridges

SH 21 Carroll over Cedar Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Arkansas · N Outskirts of Metalton · Structure no. 000000000003310

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,750
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 21 Carroll over Cedar Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 21 Carroll over Cedar 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 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.

It carries about 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,405 by 2028. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 21 Carroll
CrossesCedar Creek
LocationN Outskirts of Metalton
RouteState Highway 21
CountyCarroll County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.22882, -93.53003
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,750 (2017)
Projected traffic3,405 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$341,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 21 Carroll over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 21 Carroll over Cedar 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 21 Carroll over Cedar Creek carry?

About 2,750 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 21 Carroll over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 21 Carroll over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.