US Bridges

CR 917 Carroll over Long Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Arkansas · 0.23 MI E US HWY 412 · Structure no. 000000000022695

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
188
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 917 Carroll over Long Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 917 Carroll over Long Creek in Carroll County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 188 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2020. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 917 Carroll
CrossesLong Creek
Location0.23 MI E US HWY 412
RouteCounty Highway 917
CountyCarroll County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.26243, -93.31719
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188 (2018)
Projected traffic98 by 2020
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 917 Carroll over Long Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 917 Carroll over Long 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 917 Carroll over Long Creek carry?

About 188 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 917 Carroll over Long Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 917 Carroll over Long Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.