US Bridges

SH115 Sharp Co. over Lick Fork Creek

Fair

Sharp County, Arkansas · 1.7 MI E JCT SH 167 & 115 · Structure no. 0000000000M1819

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH115 Sharp Co. over Lick Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH115 Sharp Co. over Lick Fork Creek in Sharp County, Arkansas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1961, 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 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,175 by 2028. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSH115 Sharp Co.
CrossesLick Fork Creek
Location1.7 MI E JCT SH 167 & 115
RouteState Highway 115
CountySharp County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.96586, -91.52199
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2018)
Projected traffic2,175 by 2028
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Lick Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is SH115 Sharp Co. over Lick Fork 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 July 2023.

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

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH115 Sharp Co. over Lick Fork Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns SH115 Sharp Co. over Lick Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.