US Bridges

SH 143 Carroll over Brush Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Arkansas · 4.98 MI N US 62 · Structure no. 0000000000X0487

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 143 Carroll over Brush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 143 Carroll over Brush Creek in Carroll County, Arkansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,357 by 2028. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 143 Carroll
CrossesBrush Creek
Location4.98 MI N US 62
RouteState Highway 143
Coordinates36.45501, -93.6169
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 inspectionApril 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2018)
Projected traffic2,357 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 143 Carroll over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 143 Carroll over Brush 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 143 Carroll over Brush Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 143 Carroll over Brush Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns SH 143 Carroll over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.