US Bridges

CR1487 / Sharp Co. over Martins Creek

Fair

Sharp County, Arkansas · .07 W CO RD 59 · Structure no. 000000000020443

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
71
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR1487 / Sharp Co. over Martins Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR1487 / Sharp Co. over Martins Creek in Sharp County, Arkansas. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 71 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2038. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesCR1487 / Sharp Co.
CrossesMartins Creek
Location.07 W CO RD 59
RouteCounty Highway 1487
CountySharp County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.29311, -91.31939
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width13 ft (3.9 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2018)
Projected traffic50 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$317,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR1487 / Sharp Co. over Martins Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is CR1487 / Sharp Co. over Martins 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR1487 / Sharp Co. over Martins Creek carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR1487 / Sharp Co. over Martins Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns CR1487 / Sharp Co. over Martins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.