US Bridges

CR 52 Sharp Co. over Creek

Good

Sharp County, Arkansas · .55 Mi. W. US 63 · Structure no. 000000000024099

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
555
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 52 Sharp Co. over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 52 Sharp Co. over Creek in Sharp County, Arkansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 555 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 52 Sharp Co.
CrossesCreek
Location.55 Mi. W. US 63
RouteCounty Highway 52
Coordinates36.32999, -91.50335
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic555 (2018)
Projected traffic—
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 52 Sharp Co. over Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 52 Sharp Co. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 52 Sharp Co. over Creek carry?

About 555 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 52 Sharp Co. over Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 52 Sharp Co. over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.