US Bridges

SH 354 Sharp Co. over Big Creek

Good

Sharp County, Arkansas · 5 MI W JCT SH 58 & 354 · Structure no. 000000000006326

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
272 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 354 Sharp Co. over Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 354 Sharp Co. over Big Creek in Sharp County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 486 by 2028. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSH 354 Sharp Co.
CrossesBig Creek
Location5 MI W JCT SH 58 & 354
RouteState Highway 354
Coordinates36.15811, -91.51419
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2018)
Projected traffic486 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 354 Sharp Co. over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 354 Sharp Co. over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 354 Sharp Co. over Big Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 354 Sharp Co. over Big Creek?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 354 Sharp Co. over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.