US Bridges

US 412 Carroll over Osage Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Arkansas · .60 MI W JCT SH 103 · Structure no. 0000000000A2771

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
441 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 412 Carroll over Osage Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 412 Carroll over Osage Creek in Carroll County, Arkansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,929 by 2028. The structure is 441 ft (134.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 412 Carroll
CrossesOsage Creek
Location.60 MI W JCT SH 103
RouteU.S. Route 412
CountyCarroll County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.18863, -93.41554
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length441 ft (134.4 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2018)
Projected traffic3,929 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$752,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 412 Carroll over Osage Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 412 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does US 412 Carroll over Osage Creek carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 412 Carroll over Osage Creek?

The structure is 441 ft (134.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 412 Carroll over Osage Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.