US Bridges

SH 56 Sharp County over Runnels Branch

Fair

Sharp County, Arkansas · 7.26 MI E JCT 167 & 56 · Structure no. 0000000000X0731

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 56 Sharp County over Runnels Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 56 Sharp County over Runnels Branch in Sharp County, Arkansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 358 by 2028. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 56 Sharp County
CrossesRunnels Branch
Location7.26 MI E JCT 167 & 56
RouteState Highway 56
CountySharp County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.07889, -91.49043
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 inspectionAugust 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2018)
Projected traffic358 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 56 Sharp County over Runnels Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 56 Sharp County over Runnels 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 56 Sharp County over Runnels Branch carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 56 Sharp County over Runnels Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 56 Sharp County over Runnels Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.