US Bridges

SH 103 Carroll over Kenner Branch

Good

Carroll County, Arkansas · 1.4 MI S US 412 · Structure no. 000000000006626

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 103 Carroll over Kenner Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 103 Carroll over Kenner Branch 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 406 by 2027. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesSH 103 Carroll
CrossesKenner Branch
Location1.4 MI S US 412
RouteState Highway 103
Coordinates36.16815, -93.4115
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2018)
Projected traffic406 by 2027
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Kenner Branch built?

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

What condition is SH 103 Carroll over Kenner Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 103 Carroll over Kenner Branch carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 103 Carroll over Kenner Branch?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 103 Carroll over Kenner Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.