US Bridges

SH 58 Sharp Co. over Branch

Fair

Sharp County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI N JCT SH 56 & 58 · Structure no. 0000000000M1046

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 58 Sharp Co. over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 58 Sharp Co. over Branch in Sharp County, Arkansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 294 by 2028. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 58 Sharp Co.
CrossesBranch
Location1.5 MI N JCT SH 56 & 58
RouteState Highway 58
CountySharp County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.09578, -91.4717
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2018)
Projected traffic294 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 58 Sharp Co. over Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 58 Sharp Co. over Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 58 Sharp Co. over Branch carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 58 Sharp Co. over Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 58 Sharp Co. over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.