US Bridges

CR 38 Sharp County over Blakes Branch

Good

Sharp County, Arkansas · 2.45 MI SE SH 58 · Structure no. 000000000004914

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
156
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 38 Sharp County over Blakes Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 38 Sharp County over Blakes Branch in Sharp County, Arkansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2030. The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCR 38 Sharp County
CrossesBlakes Branch
Location2.45 MI SE SH 58
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountySharp County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.1229, -91.41494
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length132 ft (40.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2018)
Projected traffic70 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Blakes Branch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 38 Sharp County over Blakes Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 38 Sharp County over Blakes Branch carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 38 Sharp County over Blakes Branch?

The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 38 Sharp County over Blakes Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.