US Bridges

US 412 S-5 Carroll over Dry Fork Br

Good

Carroll County, Arkansas · 4.38 MI NE Madison CO · Structure no. 000000000006578

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 412 S-5 Carroll over Dry Fork Br is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 412 S-5 Carroll over Dry Fork Br in Carroll County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2038. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS 412 S-5 Carroll
CrossesDry Fork Br
Location4.38 MI NE Madison CO
RouteU.S. Route 412
Coordinates36.15643, -93.48489
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2018)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 412 S-5 Carroll over Dry Fork Br built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 412 S-5 Carroll over Dry Fork Br 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does US 412 S-5 Carroll over Dry Fork Br carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 412 S-5 Carroll over Dry Fork Br?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 412 S-5 Carroll over Dry Fork Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.