US Bridges

SH 143 Carroll over Kings River

Fair

Carroll County, Arkansas · 2.75 MI NW JCT HWY 62 · Structure no. 000000000005571

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
427 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 143 Carroll over Kings River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 143 Carroll over Kings River in Carroll County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,357 by 2028. The structure is 427 ft (130.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 143 Carroll
CrossesKings River
Location2.75 MI NW JCT HWY 62
RouteState Highway 143
CountyCarroll County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.42615, -93.62312
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 inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length427 ft (130.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2018)
Projected traffic2,357 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 143 Carroll over Kings River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 143 Carroll over Kings River 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does SH 143 Carroll over Kings River carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 143 Carroll over Kings River?

The structure is 427 ft (130.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SH 143 Carroll over Kings River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.