US Bridges

US 167 Sharp Co. over Creek

Fair

Sharp County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI S SH 56 W · Structure no. 0000000000M2197

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 167 Sharp Co. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 167 Sharp Co. over Creek in Sharp County, Arkansas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 97 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 3,711 by 2028. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 167 Sharp Co.
CrossesCreek
Location0.2 MI S SH 56 W
RouteU.S. Route 167
Coordinates36.21191, -91.60775
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2018)
Projected traffic3,711 by 2028
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 Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is US 167 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 January 2024.

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

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

How long is US 167 Sharp Co. over Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US 167 Sharp Co. over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.