US Bridges

CR 995 Carroll over Osage Creek

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Arkansas · 1 MI North of US 412 · Structure no. 000000000010926

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
128
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 995 Carroll over Osage Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 995 Carroll over Osage Creek in Carroll County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 128 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 995 Carroll
CrossesOsage Creek
Location1 MI North of US 412
RouteCounty Highway 995
CountyCarroll County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.20141, -93.41837
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2018)
Projected traffic150 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$34,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 995 Carroll over Osage Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 995 Carroll over Osage Creek 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 995 Carroll over Osage Creek carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 995 Carroll over Osage Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CR 995 Carroll over Osage Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.