CR 1048/Griffin Rd
Carrying CR 1048/Griffin Rd over S FORK SPRING RIVER
.12 MI E SH 175, Sharp, Arkansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CR 1048/Griffin Rd
The CR 1048/Griffin Rd bridge in Sharp, Arkansas carries CR 1048/Griffin Rd over S FORK SPRING RIVER. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 17 sections, stretching 56.5 meters (185 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 569 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Arkansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 5.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CR 1048/Griffin Rd compares
Live comparison across Arkansas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1965
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 17
- Structure Length
- 56.5 m (185 ft)
- Deck Width
- 3.6 m (12 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 569 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000016960
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
CR 1048/Griffin Rd is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare CR 1048/Griffin Rd against other structures in Sharp and across Arkansas. Arkansas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for CR 1048/Griffin Rd?
CR 1048/Griffin Rd in Sharp, Arkansas has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CR 1048/Griffin Rd inspected?
CR 1048/Griffin Rd's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 569 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 1048/Griffin Rd is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CR 1048/Griffin Rd?
CR 1048/Griffin Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 5.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CR 1048/Griffin Rd?
CR 1048/Griffin Rd is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is CR 1048/Griffin Rd and does age affect safety?
CR 1048/Griffin Rd was built in 1965, making it 61 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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