US Bridges

SH 230 Sharp Co. over South Fork Reeds Creek

Fair

Sharp County, Arkansas · 6.4 MI E JCT US 167 & 230 · Structure no. 0000000000X0093

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,574
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 230 Sharp Co. over South Fork Reeds Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 230 Sharp Co. over South Fork Reeds Creek in Sharp County, Arkansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,574 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,408 by 2028. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSH 230 Sharp Co.
CrossesSouth Fork Reeds Creek
Location6.4 MI E JCT US 167 & 230
RouteState Highway 230
Coordinates35.9365, -91.44065
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 inspectionJanuary 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
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 spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic1,574 (2018)
Projected traffic1,408 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 230 Sharp Co. over South Fork Reeds Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 230 Sharp Co. over South Fork Reeds 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 2025.

How much traffic does SH 230 Sharp Co. over South Fork Reeds Creek carry?

About 1,574 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 230 Sharp Co. over South Fork Reeds Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SH 230 Sharp Co. over South Fork Reeds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.