US Bridges

CR 601 Carroll over Branch

Fair

Carroll County, Arkansas · 2.2 MI W SH 103 · Structure no. 000000000017818

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,111
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 601 Carroll over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 601 Carroll over Branch in Carroll County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940, 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 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 1,111 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2030. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 601 Carroll
CrossesBranch
Location2.2 MI W SH 103
RouteCounty Highway 601
CountyCarroll County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.37208, -93.48085
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,111 (2018)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$228,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 601 Carroll over Branch built?

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

What condition is CR 601 Carroll over Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 601 Carroll over Branch carry?

About 1,111 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 601 Carroll over Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 601 Carroll over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.