US Bridges

US 167 Sharp Co. over Town Branch

Fair

Sharp County, Arkansas · 0.4 MI N JCT SH 56 E 167 · Structure no. 0000000000M2196

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 167 Sharp Co. over Town Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 167 Sharp Co. over Town Branch in Sharp County, Arkansas. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 106 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 167 Sharp Co.
CrossesTown Branch
Location0.4 MI N JCT SH 56 E 167
RouteU.S. Route 167
CountySharp County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.07076, -91.6149
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2018)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 167 Sharp Co. over Town Branch built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is US 167 Sharp Co. over Town 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US 167 Sharp Co. over Town Branch carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 167 Sharp Co. over Town Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 167 Sharp Co. over Town Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.