US Bridges

CR 16 Sharp County over South Big Creek Relief

Good

Sharp County, Arkansas · 1.68 N SH 115 · Structure no. 000000000023657

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
716
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 16 Sharp County over South Big Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying CR 16 Sharp County over South Big Creek Relief in Sharp County, Arkansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 716 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 93 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 16 Sharp County
CrossesSouth Big Creek Relief
Location1.68 N SH 115
RouteCounty Highway 16
Coordinates36.03, -91.39633
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic716 (2018)
Projected traffic93 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 16 Sharp County over South Big Creek Relief built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 16 Sharp County over South Big Creek Relief 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 16 Sharp County over South Big Creek Relief carry?

About 716 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 16 Sharp County over South Big Creek Relief?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 16 Sharp County over South Big Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.