US 63B Sharp Co. over Forty Island Creek
GoodSharp County, Arkansas · So @ Hardy Ark · Structure no. 0000000000A1135
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1953
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 104 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,900
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 63B Sharp Co. over Forty Island Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 63B Sharp Co. over Forty Island Creek in Sharp County, Arkansas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 96 years old, older 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,502 by 2028. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 63B Sharp Co. over Forty Island Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.
What condition is US 63B Sharp Co. over Forty Island 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US 63B Sharp Co. over Forty Island Creek carry?
About 4,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 63B Sharp Co. over Forty Island Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US 63B Sharp Co. over Forty Island Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.