US Bridges

CR 512 Carroll over Branch of Piney Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Arkansas · .87MI W JCT SH 21 · Structure no. 000000000010959

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
74
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 512 Carroll over Branch of Piney Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 512 Carroll over Branch of Piney Creek in Carroll County, Arkansas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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.

It carries about 74 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2007. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 512 Carroll
CrossesBranch of Piney Creek
Location.87MI W JCT SH 21
RouteCounty Highway 512
CountyCarroll County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.22847, -93.54291
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2018)
Projected traffic35 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$206,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 512 Carroll over Branch of Piney Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 512 Carroll over Branch of Piney 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 512 Carroll over Branch of Piney Creek carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 512 Carroll over Branch of Piney Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 512 Carroll over Branch of Piney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.