US Bridges

US167 Sharp County over Big Creek

Fair

Sharp County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI No JCT 56 West · Structure no. 0000000000A0800

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
155 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,097
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US167 Sharp County over Big Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US167 Sharp County over Big Creek in Sharp County, Arkansas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 97 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,097 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,758 by 2028. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesUS167 Sharp County
CrossesBig Creek
Location0.2 MI No JCT 56 West
RouteU.S. Route 167
CountySharp County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.21581, -91.60678
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,097 (2018)
Projected traffic5,758 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US167 Sharp County over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is US167 Sharp County over Big Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does US167 Sharp County over Big Creek carry?

About 5,097 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US167 Sharp County over Big Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US167 Sharp County over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.