SH 58 Sharp County over Big Creek
PoorPosted for loadSharp County, Arkansas · 1.13 MI N JCT of SH 115 · Structure no. 000000000001799
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 245 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 58 Sharp County over Big Creek is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying SH 58 Sharp County over Big Creek in Sharp County, Arkansas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 729 by 2028. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 58 Sharp County over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 58 Sharp County over Big Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does SH 58 Sharp County over Big Creek carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 58 Sharp County over Big Creek?
The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SH 58 Sharp County over Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.