Sharp County Bridge Report Card
Sharp County scores 84 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Sharp County, Arkansas
Sharp County has 111 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 6 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 5.4% is above the 5.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 8,377 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Sharp County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 84/100 (B). The county has 111 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 6 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 8,377 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 5.4% | 10.8 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 5.2% of measured traffic | 3.9 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 50 years vs 48 nationally | 0.9 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 161,654 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 5.4% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 50 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 8,377 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Sharp County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US 63/sharp Co. over Martin Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,300 | 1961 |
| W Main Ash Flat over North Big Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 830 | 1977 |
| CR 1048/griffin RD over S Fork Spring River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 569 | 1965 |
| SH 58 Sharp County over Big Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 550 | 1934 |
| Cammack RD Sharp over Town Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 91 | 1975 |
| Cr/31 Sharp County over Strawberry River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 37 | 1935 |
| US 62 Sharp County over Hackney Creek | High traffic | Fair | 11,000 | 1994 |
| US 167 Sharp Co. over Creek | High traffic | Good | 8,400 | 1994 |
| US 62 Sharp County over SH 342 Spring River | High traffic | Fair | 8,200 | 1955 |
| Us63 Sharp County over Flat Creek | High traffic | Good | 7,534 | 2018 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.