US Bridges

Cardinal Rd/Cr 4 over South Big Creek

Fair

Sharp County, Arkansas · .58 M NE US 167 · Structure no. 000000000016938

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
76
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cardinal Rd/Cr 4 over South Big Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cardinal Rd/Cr 4 over South Big Creek in Sharp County, Arkansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 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 76 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2007. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCardinal Rd/Cr 4
CrossesSouth Big Creek
Location.58 M NE US 167
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountySharp County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.97492, -91.55652
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2018)
Projected traffic64 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Cardinal Rd/Cr 4 over South Big Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cardinal Rd/Cr 4 over South Big 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 2025.

How much traffic does Cardinal Rd/Cr 4 over South Big Creek carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cardinal Rd/Cr 4 over South Big Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cardinal Rd/Cr 4 over South Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.