US Bridges

Carroll SH 103 over Stream

Fair

Carroll County, Arkansas · 2.49 NW JCT US412& SH 103 · Structure no. 0000000000X0169

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carroll SH 103 over Stream is a steel culvert carrying Carroll SH 103 over Stream 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2028. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesCarroll SH 103
CrossesStream
Location2.49 NW JCT US412& SH 103
RouteState Highway 103
CountyCarroll County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.21327, -93.48557
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2018)
Projected traffic1,120 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$196,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carroll SH 103 over Stream built?

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

What condition is Carroll SH 103 over Stream 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Carroll SH 103 over Stream carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Carroll SH 103 over Stream?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Carroll SH 103 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.