US Bridges

CR/01447 Sharp Co. over North Big Creek

GoodPosted for load

Sharp County, Arkansas · 1.2 Mi. N. SH 354 · Structure no. 000000000022945

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
347
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR/01447 Sharp Co. over North Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR/01447 Sharp Co. over North Big Creek in Sharp County, Arkansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 347 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2025. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesCR/01447 Sharp Co.
CrossesNorth Big Creek
Location1.2 Mi. N. SH 354
RouteCounty Highway 1447
Coordinates36.22097, -91.55971
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic347 (2018)
Projected traffic20 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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/01447 Sharp Co. over North Big Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR/01447 Sharp Co. over North Big Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR/01447 Sharp Co. over North Big Creek carry?

About 347 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR/01447 Sharp Co. over North Big Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR/01447 Sharp Co. over North Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.