US Bridges

SH 221 Carroll over Osage Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Arkansas · 2.3 Miles South of US 62 · Structure no. 000000000005969

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
257 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 221 Carroll over Osage Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 221 Carroll over Osage Creek in Carroll County, Arkansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2028. The structure is 257 ft (78.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 221 Carroll
CrossesOsage Creek
Location2.3 Miles South of US 62
RouteState Highway 221
CountyCarroll County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.34887, -93.59139
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length257 ft (78.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2018)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2028
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 221 Carroll over Osage Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 221 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 221 Carroll over Osage Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 221 Carroll over Osage Creek?

The structure is 257 ft (78.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 221 Carroll over Osage Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.