US Bridges

SH115 Sharp Co. over Mill Creek

Good

Sharp County, Arkansas · 4.8 MI E of JCT SH 58 · Structure no. 0000000000M1817

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
990
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH115 Sharp Co. over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH115 Sharp Co. over Mill Creek in Sharp County, Arkansas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 91 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 990 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,177 by 2028. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH115 Sharp Co.
CrossesMill Creek
Location4.8 MI E of JCT SH 58
RouteState Highway 115
CountySharp County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.00641, -91.41621
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2018)
Projected traffic1,177 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SH115 Sharp Co. over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is SH115 Sharp Co. over Mill 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH115 Sharp Co. over Mill Creek carry?

About 990 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH115 Sharp Co. over Mill Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns SH115 Sharp Co. over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.