US Bridges

Carroll SH 103 over Piney Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Arkansas · 2.13 M NW JCT US412/SH103 · Structure no. 0000000000X1016

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carroll SH 103 over Piney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Carroll SH 103 over Piney Creek in Carroll County, Arkansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2028. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesCarroll SH 103
CrossesPiney Creek
Location2.13 M NW JCT US412/SH103
RouteState Highway 103
CountyCarroll County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.20874, -93.483
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 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 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carroll SH 103 over Piney Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carroll SH 103 over Piney 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Carroll SH 103 over Piney Creek carry?

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

How long is Carroll SH 103 over Piney Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Carroll SH 103 over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.