US Bridges

CR 26 Sharp County over Reeds Creek

FairPosted for load

Sharp County, Arkansas · 1.65 Min. N SH 230 · Structure no. 000000000021915

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
115
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 26 Sharp County over Reeds Creek is a steel other carrying CR 26 Sharp County over Reeds Creek in Sharp County, Arkansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 115 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2007. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 26 Sharp County
CrossesReeds Creek
Location1.65 Min. N SH 230
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountySharp County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.97066, -91.37661
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2018)
Projected traffic40 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 26 Sharp County over Reeds Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 26 Sharp County over Reeds 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 26 Sharp County over Reeds Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 26 Sharp County over Reeds Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 26 Sharp County over Reeds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.