US Bridges

CR 23 Sharp County over Reeds Creek

Good

Sharp County, Arkansas · 1.94 MI NE SH 230 · Structure no. 000000000023781

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
438
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 23 Sharp County over Reeds Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 23 Sharp County over Reeds Creek in Sharp County, Arkansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 438 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 106 by 2007. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 23 Sharp County
CrossesReeds Creek
Location1.94 MI NE SH 230
RouteCounty Highway 23
Coordinates35.95848, -91.47556
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic438 (2018)
Projected traffic106 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 23 Sharp County over Reeds Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 23 Sharp County over Reeds 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 23 Sharp County over Reeds Creek carry?

About 438 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 23 Sharp County over Reeds Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 23 Sharp County over Reeds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.