US Bridges

SH 115 Sharp Co. over Spring Creek

Good

Sharp County, Arkansas · .90 MI E JCT of SH 58 · Structure no. 000000000003531

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
990
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 115 Sharp Co. over Spring Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 115 Sharp Co. over Spring Creek in Sharp County, Arkansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 990 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,177 by 2028. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 115 Sharp Co.
CrossesSpring Creek
Location.90 MI E JCT of SH 58
RouteState Highway 115
Coordinates36.0008, -91.47231
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2018)
Projected traffic1,177 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 115 Sharp Co. over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 115 Sharp Co. over Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does SH 115 Sharp Co. over Spring Creek carry?

About 990 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 115 Sharp Co. over Spring Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 115 Sharp Co. over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.