FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

County Road 203

Carrying County Road 203 over Pigeon Creek Seb. Co.

0.41MI SO SH 10, Sebastian, Arkansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: County Road 203

The County Road 203 bridge in Sebastian, Arkansas carries County Road 203 over Pigeon Creek Seb. Co.. It was built in 1942, making it 84 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 11.0 meters (36 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. 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 County Road 203 compares

▼ 4.9
Load rating vs Arkansas average (24.9 t)
Bottom 23%
Lower load rating than 77% of Arkansas bridges
128
Bridges in Sebastian · 8 in Poor condition
County Road 203 20.0 t
Arkansas average 24.9 t

Live comparison across Arkansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
76.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
40.8
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−7.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
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
1942
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
11.0 m (36 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
20 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000018253

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether County Road 203 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 County Road 203 against other structures in Sebastian 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 County Road 203?

County Road 203 in Sebastian, Arkansas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is County Road 203 inspected?

County Road 203'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 20 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. County Road 203 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 County Road 203?

County Road 203 has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining County Road 203?

County Road 203 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is County Road 203 and does age affect safety?

County Road 203 was built in 1942, making it 84 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.

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

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