US Bridges

Peacevalley Sharp over Creek

Fair

Sharp County, Arkansas · 4.63 M W US 167 · Structure no. 000000000016946

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
830
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peacevalley Sharp over Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Peacevalley Sharp over Creek in Sharp County, Arkansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2007. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPeacevalley Sharp
CrossesCreek
Location4.63 M W US 167
RouteCounty Highway 46
Coordinates36.2398, -91.68345
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2018)
Projected traffic55 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Peacevalley Sharp over Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peacevalley Sharp 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Peacevalley Sharp over Creek carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Peacevalley Sharp over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Peacevalley Sharp over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.