US Bridges

SH 221 Carroll over Clobber Creek

Good

Carroll County, Arkansas · 2.04 MI N JCT SH 21 & 221 · Structure no. 0000000000M2372

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 221 Carroll over Clobber Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 221 Carroll over Clobber Creek in Carroll County, Arkansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,405 by 2028. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSH 221 Carroll
CrossesClobber Creek
Location2.04 MI N JCT SH 21 & 221
RouteState Highway 221
Coordinates36.41792, -93.559
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2018)
Projected traffic3,405 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 221 Carroll over Clobber Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 221 Carroll over Clobber Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 221 Carroll over Clobber Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 221 Carroll over Clobber Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SH 221 Carroll over Clobber Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.