US Bridges

CR 717 Carroll over Osage Creek

Good

Carroll County, Arkansas · .34 MI W of JCT SH 103 · Structure no. 000000000004582

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
217 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 717 Carroll over Osage Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 717 Carroll over Osage Creek in Carroll County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2007. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 717 Carroll
CrossesOsage Creek
Location.34 MI W of JCT SH 103
RouteCounty Highway 717
Coordinates36.27029, -93.46327
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic65 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 717 Carroll over Osage Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 717 Carroll over Osage 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 717 Carroll over Osage Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 717 Carroll over Osage Creek?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 717 Carroll over Osage Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.