US Bridges

Pmartinhillrdsharp over Watkins Br.

Fair

Sharp County, Arkansas · 7.80 MI W of US 167 · Structure no. 000000000020608

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pmartinhillrdsharp over Watkins Br. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pmartinhillrdsharp over Watkins Br. in Sharp County, Arkansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 6 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 62 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 257 by 2007. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPmartinhillrdsharp
CrossesWatkins Br.
Location7.80 MI W of US 167
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountySharp County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.96143, -91.66919
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2018)
Projected traffic257 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pmartinhillrdsharp over Watkins Br. built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pmartinhillrdsharp over Watkins Br. 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 Pmartinhillrdsharp over Watkins Br. carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pmartinhillrdsharp over Watkins Br.?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pmartinhillrdsharp over Watkins Br.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.