US Bridges

SH 354 Sharp Co. over Creek

Fair

Sharp County, Arkansas · 4.2 MI W SH 58 & SH 354 · Structure no. 0000000000M3265

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
264
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 354 Sharp Co. over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 354 Sharp Co. over Creek in Sharp County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 264 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2028. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSH 354 Sharp Co.
CrossesCreek
Location4.2 MI W SH 58 & SH 354
RouteState Highway 354
Coordinates36.14681, -91.51071
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 inspectionJanuary 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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic264 (2018)
Projected traffic320 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 354 Sharp Co. over Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 354 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 SH 354 Sharp Co. over Creek carry?

About 264 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 354 Sharp Co. over Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 354 Sharp Co. over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.