US Bridges

SH 58 Sharp County over Fool Creek

Fair

Sharp County, Arkansas · 3.35 MI N JCT of SH 115 · Structure no. 000000000001800

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 58 Sharp County over Fool Creek is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying SH 58 Sharp County over Fool 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 729 by 2028. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 58 Sharp County
CrossesFool Creek
Location3.35 MI N JCT of SH 115
RouteState Highway 58
CountySharp County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.04414, -91.48316
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2018)
Projected traffic729 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$344,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 58 Sharp County over Fool Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 58 Sharp County over Fool 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 58 Sharp County over Fool Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 58 Sharp County over Fool Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns SH 58 Sharp County over Fool Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.