US Bridges

SH 23 Carroll over Ditch

Fair

Carroll County, Arkansas · 1.63 MI North of US 62 Jc · Structure no. 0000000000M0560

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 23 Carroll over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 23 Carroll over Ditch in Carroll County, Arkansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,584 by 2028. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 23 Carroll
CrossesDitch
Location1.63 MI North of US 62 Jc
RouteState Highway 23
CountyCarroll County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.414, -93.7341
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2018)
Projected traffic4,584 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$299,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 23 Carroll over Ditch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 23 Carroll over Ditch 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 23 Carroll over Ditch carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 23 Carroll over Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 23 Carroll over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.