US Bridges

SH 187 Carroll over Butler Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Arkansas · 3.2 MI N of Beaver Ark · Structure no. 0000000000M3713

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 187 Carroll over Butler Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 187 Carroll over Butler Creek in Carroll County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 729 by 2028. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 187 Carroll
CrossesButler Creek
Location3.2 MI N of Beaver Ark
RouteState Highway 187
CountyCarroll County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.48273, -93.81739
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
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2018)
Projected traffic729 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$66,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 187 Carroll over Butler Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 187 Carroll over Butler 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 187 Carroll over Butler Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 187 Carroll over Butler Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 187 Carroll over Butler Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.