US Bridges

CR 66 Carroll over Leather Wood Creek

Good

Carroll County, Arkansas · .3 MI N SH 187 & CR 66 · Structure no. 000000000004523

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,369
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 66 Carroll over Leather Wood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 66 Carroll over Leather Wood Creek in Carroll County, Arkansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 2,369 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,450 by 2030. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 66 Carroll
CrossesLeather Wood Creek
Location.3 MI N SH 187 & CR 66
RouteCounty Highway 66
CountyCarroll County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.47333, -93.76076
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,369 (2018)
Projected traffic2,450 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 66 Carroll over Leather Wood Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 66 Carroll over Leather Wood Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 66 Carroll over Leather Wood Creek carry?

About 2,369 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 66 Carroll over Leather Wood Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 66 Carroll over Leather Wood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.