US Bridges

SH 103 Carroll over Branch

Good

Carroll County, Arkansas · 4.7 MI S US 412 · Structure no. 0000000000X0941

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 103 Carroll over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 103 Carroll over Branch in Carroll County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2028. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesSH 103 Carroll
CrossesBranch
Location4.7 MI S US 412
RouteState Highway 103
Coordinates36.13093, -93.40366
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2018)
Projected traffic300 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 103 Carroll over Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 103 Carroll over Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 103 Carroll over Branch carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 103 Carroll over Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 103 Carroll over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.