US Bridges

US 167 Sharp Co. over Big Creek

FairPosted for load

Sharp County, Arkansas · 1.6 MI N JCT 115 · Structure no. 000000000002691

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,791
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 167 Sharp Co. over Big Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 167 Sharp Co. over Big Creek in Sharp County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,791 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,118 by 2028. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 167 Sharp Co.
CrossesBig Creek
Location1.6 MI N JCT 115
RouteU.S. Route 167
CountySharp County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.97916, -91.5544
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,791 (2018)
Projected traffic5,118 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$367,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 167 Sharp Co. over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 167 Sharp Co. over Big 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 167 Sharp Co. over Big Creek carry?

About 5,791 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 167 Sharp Co. over Big Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 167 Sharp Co. over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.