US Bridges

CR 982 Carroll over Osage Creek

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Arkansas · .01 MI W JCT CR 933 · Structure no. 000000000021547

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
84
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 982 Carroll over Osage Creek is a steel other carrying CR 982 Carroll over Osage Creek in Carroll County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 31 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 84 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2030. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 982 Carroll
CrossesOsage Creek
Location.01 MI W JCT CR 933
RouteCounty Highway 982
CountyCarroll County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.16824, -93.36227
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width13 ft (3.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2018)
Projected traffic150 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 982 Carroll over Osage Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is CR 982 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 982 Carroll over Osage Creek carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 982 Carroll over Osage Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns CR 982 Carroll over Osage Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.