US 63/SHARP Co. over Martin Creek
PoorSharp County, Arkansas · .5 MI E JCT of SH 58 63 · Structure no. 000000000003406
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 227 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,300
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 63/SHARP Co. over Martin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63/SHARP Co. over Martin Creek in Sharp County, Arkansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.
It carries about 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,166 by 2028. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 US 63/SHARP Co. over Martin Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 63/SHARP Co. over Martin 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US 63/SHARP Co. over Martin Creek carry?
About 6,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 63/SHARP Co. over Martin Creek?
The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US 63/SHARP Co. over Martin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.