W Main Ash Flat over North Big Creek
PoorClosed to trafficSharp County, Arkansas · 0.6 NW US 167 · Structure no. 000000000019622
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 830
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Main Ash Flat over North Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Main Ash Flat over North Big Creek in Sharp County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 830 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2007. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W Main Ash Flat over North Big Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is W Main Ash Flat over North Big Creek 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 W Main Ash Flat over North Big Creek carry?
About 830 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is W Main Ash Flat over North Big Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns W Main Ash Flat over North Big Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.