US Bridges

SH 58E Sharp Co. over Creek

Fair

Sharp County, Arkansas · 0.84 MI E JCT 58&58E · Structure no. 0000000000M1053

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 58E Sharp Co. over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 58E Sharp Co. over Creek in Sharp County, Arkansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2028. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 58E Sharp Co.
CrossesCreek
Location0.84 MI E JCT 58&58E
RouteState Highway 58
Coordinates36.25513, -91.35157
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2018)
Projected traffic205 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 58E Sharp Co. over Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 58E Sharp Co. over 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 March 2024.

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

About 170 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 58E Sharp Co. over Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 58E Sharp Co. over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.