US Bridges

CR 43 Sharp Co. over South Prong Creek

Good

Sharp County, Arkansas · 1.39 Mi. N. of SH230 JCT · Structure no. 000000000023246

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
42
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 43 Sharp Co. over South Prong Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 43 Sharp Co. over South Prong Creek in Sharp County, Arkansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 42 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2007. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCR 43 Sharp Co.
CrossesSouth Prong Creek
Location1.39 Mi. N. of SH230 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 43
Coordinates35.95211, -91.43685
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2018)
Projected traffic26 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 43 Sharp Co. over South Prong Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 43 Sharp Co. over South Prong 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 43 Sharp Co. over South Prong Creek carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 43 Sharp Co. over South Prong Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 43 Sharp Co. over South Prong Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.