US Bridges

SH/58 Sharp Co. over Waterway

Fair

Sharp County, Arkansas · 2.5 MI N JCT SH 354 & 58 · Structure no. 0000000000X0344

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH/58 Sharp Co. over Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying SH/58 Sharp Co. over Waterway in Sharp County, Arkansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2028. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSH/58 Sharp Co.
CrossesWaterway
Location2.5 MI N JCT SH 354 & 58
RouteState Highway 58
Coordinates36.167, -91.44831
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 inspectionApril 2023
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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic205 by 2028
Trucks3%
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 SH/58 Sharp Co. over Waterway built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH/58 Sharp Co. over Waterway 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH/58 Sharp Co. over Waterway carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH/58 Sharp Co. over Waterway?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns SH/58 Sharp Co. over Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.