US Bridges

SH 103 Carroll over Osage Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Arkansas · 6.81 Miles North of JCT O · Structure no. 000000000005082

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
298 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 103 Carroll over Osage Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 103 Carroll over Osage Creek in Carroll County, Arkansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,572 by 2028. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 103 Carroll
CrossesOsage Creek
Location6.81 Miles North of JCT O
RouteState Highway 103
CountyCarroll County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.25072, -93.4461
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2018)
Projected traffic1,572 by 2028
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Osage Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 103 Carroll over Osage 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 103 Carroll over Osage Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 103 Carroll over Osage Creek?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SH 103 Carroll over Osage Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.