US Bridges

SH 230 Sharp Co. over Rolling Fork

Good

Sharp County, Arkansas · .7 M E JCT US 167 · Structure no. 000000000006849

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 230 Sharp Co. over Rolling Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 230 Sharp Co. over Rolling Fork in Sharp County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,815 by 2028. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 230 Sharp Co.
CrossesRolling Fork
Location.7 M E JCT US 167
RouteState Highway 230
CountySharp County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.94142, -91.53589
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 inspectionJuly 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 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 loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2018)
Projected traffic2,815 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 230 Sharp Co. over Rolling Fork built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 230 Sharp Co. over Rolling Fork 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 230 Sharp Co. over Rolling Fork carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 230 Sharp Co. over Rolling Fork?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 230 Sharp Co. over Rolling Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.