FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

2nd Street, Perry

Carrying 2nd Street, Perry over Haydon Branch

Jct. of 2nd St. & SH 9, Perry, Arkansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
10 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 2nd Street, Perry

The 2nd Street, Perry bridge in Perry, Arkansas carries 2nd Street, Perry over Haydon Branch. It was built in 1910, making it 116 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 32 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Arkansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 10.0 metric tons.

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

How 2nd Street, Perry compares

▼ 14.9
Load rating vs Arkansas average (24.9 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of Arkansas bridges
57
Bridges in Perry · 1 in Poor condition
2nd Street, Perry 10.0 t
Arkansas average 24.9 t

Live comparison across Arkansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
27.5 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
12.5
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
10.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1910
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.8 m (32 ft)
Deck Width
4.8 m (16 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
32 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000019306

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for 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

2nd Street, Perry 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 2nd Street, Perry against other structures in Perry 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 2nd Street, Perry?

2nd Street, Perry in Perry, Arkansas has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 2nd Street, Perry inspected?

2nd Street, Perry'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 32 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 2nd Street, Perry 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 2nd Street, Perry?

2nd Street, Perry has an NBI inventory load rating of 10.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 2nd Street, Perry?

2nd Street, Perry is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is 2nd Street, Perry and does age affect safety?

2nd Street, Perry was built in 1910, making it 116 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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