SH 56 Sharp Co. over Whaley Creek
FairSharp County, Arkansas · 3.4 MI E of JCT US 167 · Structure no. 000000000005493
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 420
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 56 Sharp Co. over Whaley Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 56 Sharp Co. over Whaley Creek in Sharp County, Arkansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 420 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 358 by 2028. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 56 Sharp Co. over Whaley Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 56 Sharp Co. over Whaley 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SH 56 Sharp Co. over Whaley Creek carry?
About 420 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SH 56 Sharp Co. over Whaley Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SH 56 Sharp Co. over Whaley Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.