US Bridges

CR 8 Sharp County over Piney Fork

Good

Sharp County, Arkansas · 3.3 M of US 167 · Structure no. 000000000023659

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 8 Sharp County over Piney Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 8 Sharp County over Piney Fork in Sharp County, Arkansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2007. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 8 Sharp County
CrossesPiney Fork
Location3.3 M of US 167
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountySharp County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.08682, -91.66295
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2018)
Projected traffic51 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 8 Sharp County over Piney Fork built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 8 Sharp County over Piney Fork 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 8 Sharp County over Piney Fork carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 8 Sharp County over Piney Fork?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns CR 8 Sharp County over Piney Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.