US Bridges

SH 115 Sharp Co. over Big Creek

FairPosted for load

Sharp County, Arkansas · 1.35 MI W of Lawrence CO · Structure no. 000000000003682

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
294 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 115 Sharp Co. over Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 115 Sharp Co. over Big Creek in Sharp County, Arkansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,011 by 2028. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 115 Sharp Co.
CrossesBig Creek
Location1.35 MI W of Lawrence CO
RouteState Highway 115
CountySharp County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.02441, -91.37571
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating23 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2018)
Projected traffic1,011 by 2028
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Big Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 115 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 June 2023.

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

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SH 115 Sharp Co. over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.