US Bridges

US 412 S-5 Carroll over Long Creek

Good

Carroll County, Arkansas · 0.8 Miles South of Carrol · Structure no. 000000000006667

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
274 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 412 S-5 Carroll over Long Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 412 S-5 Carroll over Long Creek in Carroll County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2028. The structure is 274 ft (83.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS 412 S-5 Carroll
CrossesLong Creek
Location0.8 Miles South of Carrol
RouteU.S. Route 412
Coordinates36.25151, -93.3304
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length274 ft (83.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2018)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2028
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Long Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 412 S-5 Carroll over Long Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 412 S-5 Carroll over Long Creek carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 412 S-5 Carroll over Long Creek?

The structure is 274 ft (83.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 412 S-5 Carroll over Long Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.