US Bridges

Carolan Road over Petit Jean River

Good

Logan County, Arkansas · 0.98 MI W SH 23 · Structure no. 000000000004443

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carolan Road over Petit Jean River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carolan Road over Petit Jean River in Logan County, Arkansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2007. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCarolan Road
CrossesPetit Jean River
Location0.98 MI W SH 23
RouteCounty Highway 11
Coordinates35.11661, -93.9385
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2018)
Projected traffic137 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carolan Road over Petit Jean River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carolan Road over Petit Jean River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Carolan Road over Petit Jean River carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Carolan Road over Petit Jean River?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Carolan Road over Petit Jean River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.