US Bridges

CR 50 Sharp County over Whaley Creek

Good

Sharp County, Arkansas · 2.09 MI S SH56 · Structure no. 000000000023661

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
172
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 50 Sharp County over Whaley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 50 Sharp County over Whaley Creek 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 172 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2007. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 50 Sharp County
CrossesWhaley Creek
Location2.09 MI S SH56
RouteCounty Highway 50
Coordinates36.03761, -91.56072
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2018)
Projected traffic26 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 50 Sharp County over Whaley Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 50 Sharp County over Whaley 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 50 Sharp County over Whaley Creek carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 50 Sharp County over Whaley Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 50 Sharp County over Whaley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.