US Bridges

Millcreekrd Sharp over Mars Branch

Fair

Sharp County, Arkansas · 3.8 M NW SH 115 · Structure no. 000000000023432

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
156
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Millcreekrd Sharp over Mars Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Millcreekrd Sharp over Mars Branch in Sharp County, Arkansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 156 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2029. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesMillcreekrd Sharp
CrossesMars Branch
Location3.8 M NW SH 115
RouteCounty Highway 38
Coordinates36.10273, -91.36248
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2018)
Projected traffic70 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Millcreekrd Sharp over Mars Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Millcreekrd Sharp over Mars Branch 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 Millcreekrd Sharp over Mars Branch carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Millcreekrd Sharp over Mars Branch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Millcreekrd Sharp over Mars Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.