US Bridges

Cammack RD Sharp over Town Branch

PoorPosted for load

Sharp County, Arkansas · .12 M S Main ST · Structure no. 000000000019575

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
91
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cammack RD Sharp over Town Branch is a concrete slab carrying Cammack RD Sharp over Town Branch in Sharp County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 91 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 242 by 2007. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCammack RD Sharp
CrossesTown Branch
Location.12 M S Main ST
RouteCity Street 8637
CountySharp County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.0698, -91.61888
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating9 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91 (2018)
Projected traffic242 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$221,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cammack RD Sharp over Town Branch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cammack RD Sharp over Town Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Cammack RD Sharp over Town Branch carry?

About 91 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cammack RD Sharp over Town Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Cammack RD Sharp over Town Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.