FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SH115 Sharp Co.

Carrying SH115 Sharp Co. over LICK FORK CREEK

1.7 MI E JCT SH 167 & 115, Sharp, Arkansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SH115 Sharp Co.

The SH115 Sharp Co. bridge in Sharp, Arkansas carries SH115 Sharp Co. over LICK FORK CREEK. It was built in 1934, making it 92 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1961, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 16.5 meters (54 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,800 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Arkansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SH115 Sharp Co. compares

▼ 4.9
Load rating vs Arkansas average (24.9 t)
Bottom 23%
Lower load rating than 77% of Arkansas bridges
42
Bridges in Sharp · 1 in Poor condition
SH115 Sharp Co. 20.0 t
Arkansas average 24.9 t

Live comparison across Arkansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
78.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
40.8
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
12.0
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
20.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1934
Last Reconstructed
1961
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
16.5 m (54 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,800 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0000000000M1819

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SH115 Sharp Co. is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare SH115 Sharp Co. 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 SH115 Sharp Co.?

SH115 Sharp Co. in Sharp, Arkansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SH115 Sharp Co. inspected?

SH115 Sharp Co.'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 1,800 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SH115 Sharp Co. is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SH115 Sharp Co.?

SH115 Sharp Co. has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SH115 Sharp Co.?

SH115 Sharp Co. is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SH115 Sharp Co. and does age affect safety?

SH115 Sharp Co. was built in 1934, making it 92 years old and last reconstructed in 1961.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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