US Bridges

CR 306 Carroll over Creek

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Arkansas · 1.23 MI SW of US 62 · Structure no. 000000000010938

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
67
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 306 Carroll over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 306 Carroll over Creek in Carroll County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 85 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 67 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 285 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 306 Carroll
CrossesCreek
Location1.23 MI SW of US 62
RouteCounty Highway 306
CountyCarroll County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.38944, -93.67229
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2018)
Projected traffic285 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 306 Carroll over Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is CR 306 Carroll over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 306 Carroll over Creek carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 306 Carroll over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 306 Carroll over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.