US Bridges

CR 42/SHARP County over Creek

FairPosted for load

Sharp County, Arkansas · 1.62MI E of US 167 · Structure no. 000000000016943

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 42/SHARP County over Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 42/SHARP County over 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2007. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 42/SHARP County
CrossesCreek
Location1.62MI E of US 167
RouteCounty Highway 42
CountySharp County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.10951, -91.57597
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic120 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 42/SHARP County over Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 42/SHARP County over 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR 42/SHARP County over Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 42/SHARP County over Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 42/SHARP County over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.