US Bridges

CR 233 Carroll over Butler Creek

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Arkansas · .01 MI S JCT 187 & CR 233 · Structure no. 000000000021020

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Steel Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
56
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 233 Carroll over Butler Creek is a steel continuous other carrying CR 233 Carroll over Butler Creek in Carroll County, Arkansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 56 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2030. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 233 Carroll
CrossesButler Creek
Location.01 MI S JCT 187 & CR 233
RouteCounty Highway 233
CountyCarroll County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.47651, -93.79425
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckSteel plate
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2007)
Projected traffic120 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$44,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 233 Carroll over Butler Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 233 Carroll over Butler 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 233 Carroll over Butler Creek carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 233 Carroll over Butler Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CR 233 Carroll over Butler Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.