US Bridges

CR 42/SHARP County over N. Big Creek

Good

Sharp County, Arkansas · .06 MI So of SH 354 · Structure no. 000000000004452

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
210 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 42/SHARP County over N. Big Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 42/SHARP County over N. Big Creek in Sharp County, Arkansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 119 by 2007. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR 42/SHARP County
CrossesN. Big Creek
Location.06 MI So of SH 354
RouteCounty Highway 42
Coordinates36.13802, -91.50369
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic119 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 42/SHARP County over N. Big Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 42/SHARP County over N. Big 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 42/SHARP County over N. Big Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 42/SHARP County over N. Big Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 42/SHARP County over N. Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.