SH 21 Carroll over Osage Creek
GoodCarroll County, Arkansas · 1.54 Miles South of US 62 · Structure no. 000000000007153
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 201 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 21 Carroll over Osage Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 21 Carroll over Osage Creek in Carroll County, Arkansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,750 by 2029. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 21 Carroll over Osage Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 21 Carroll over Osage 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SH 21 Carroll over Osage Creek carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is SH 21 Carroll over Osage Creek?
The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SH 21 Carroll over Osage Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.