US Bridges

CR 38 Sharp County over Mill Creek

Good

Sharp County, Arkansas · 3.2 MI SE SH 58 · Structure no. 000000000004724

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
156
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 38 Sharp County over Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 38 Sharp County over Mill Creek in Sharp County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 156 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2013. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesCR 38 Sharp County
CrossesMill Creek
Location3.2 MI SE SH 58
RouteCounty Highway 38
Coordinates36.12044, -91.40366
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2018)
Projected traffic77 by 2013
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 38 Sharp County over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 38 Sharp County over Mill 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 38 Sharp County over Mill Creek carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CR 38 Sharp County over Mill Creek?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 38 Sharp County over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.