US Bridges

CR 23 Sharp County over Creek

Good

Sharp County, Arkansas · 4.83 Mi. NE SH 230 · Structure no. 000000000023872

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

About this bridge

CR 23 Sharp County over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 23 Sharp County over 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 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 438 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2036. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 23 Sharp County
CrossesCreek
Location4.83 Mi. NE SH 230
RouteCounty Highway 23
Coordinates35.97629, -91.4343
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic438 (2018)
Projected traffic100 by 2036
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 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 23 Sharp County over Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 23 Sharp County over 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 August 2024.

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

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

How long is CR 23 Sharp County over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 23 Sharp County over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.