US Bridges

SH 230 Sharp Co. over Creek

Good

Sharp County, Arkansas · .37 Mi.E JCT 167 & 230 · Structure no. 0000000000X1111

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 230 Sharp Co. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 230 Sharp Co. over Creek in Sharp County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,815 by 2028. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 230 Sharp Co.
CrossesCreek
Location.37 Mi.E JCT 167 & 230
RouteState Highway 230
Coordinates35.94158, -91.54174
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2018)
Projected traffic2,815 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 230 Sharp Co. over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

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

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 230 Sharp Co. over Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns SH 230 Sharp Co. over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.