US Bridges

CR 524 Carroll over Branch of Dry Fork

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Arkansas · 1.95MI W Jct. SH 21 · Structure no. 000000000010925

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
263
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 524 Carroll over Branch of Dry Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 524 Carroll over Branch of Dry Fork in Carroll County, Arkansas. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 263 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 524 Carroll
CrossesBranch of Dry Fork
Location1.95MI W Jct. SH 21
RouteCounty Highway 524
CountyCarroll County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.17862, -93.56759
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic263 (2018)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 524 Carroll over Branch of Dry Fork built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 524 Carroll over Branch of Dry Fork 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 524 Carroll over Branch of Dry Fork carry?

About 263 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 524 Carroll over Branch of Dry Fork?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CR 524 Carroll over Branch of Dry Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.