US Bridges

SH 58/SHARP County over Sidney Creek

Fair

Sharp County, Arkansas · 4.4 MI W JCT of 167 · Structure no. 000000000001949

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,159
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 58/SHARP County over Sidney Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 58/SHARP County over Sidney Creek in Sharp County, Arkansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 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 1,159 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,254 by 2028. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 58/SHARP County
CrossesSidney Creek
Location4.4 MI W JCT of 167
RouteState Highway 58
CountySharp County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.00091, -91.65861
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,159 (2018)
Projected traffic1,254 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 58/SHARP County over Sidney Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 58/SHARP County over Sidney 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does SH 58/SHARP County over Sidney Creek carry?

About 1,159 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 58/SHARP County over Sidney Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 58/SHARP County over Sidney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.