US Bridges

CR 2 Sharp County over Br. of Polk Bayou

Good

Sharp County, Arkansas · 10.30 MI W If US 167 · Structure no. 000000000022014

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
102 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
37
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2 Sharp County over Br. of Polk Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 2 Sharp County over Br. of Polk Bayou in Sharp County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 37 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 257 by 2007. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 14 ft wide.

CarriesCR 2 Sharp County
CrossesBr. of Polk Bayou
Location10.30 MI W If US 167
RouteCounty Highway 2
Coordinates35.94, -91.68056
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2018)
Projected traffic257 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 2 Sharp County over Br. of Polk Bayou built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 2 Sharp County over Br. of Polk Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 2 Sharp County over Br. of Polk Bayou carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 2 Sharp County over Br. of Polk Bayou?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2 Sharp County over Br. of Polk Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.