US Bridges

Grange RD Sharp over Branch

Fair

Sharp County, Arkansas · 1.69 MI NE of SH 230 · Structure no. 000000000018383

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grange RD Sharp over Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying Grange RD Sharp over Branch in Sharp County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGrange RD Sharp
CrossesBranch
Location1.69 MI NE of SH 230
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountySharp County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.95656, -91.48066
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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2018)
Projected traffic490 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 Grange RD Sharp over Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grange RD Sharp over Branch 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 Grange RD Sharp over Branch carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Grange RD Sharp over Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Grange RD Sharp over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.