FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

S Elm SEARCY

Carrying S Elm SEARCY over BRANCH

.45 S SH 36, White, Arkansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: S Elm SEARCY

The S Elm SEARCY bridge in White, Arkansas carries S Elm SEARCY over BRANCH. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1981, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,500 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Arkansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.1 metric tons.

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

How S Elm SEARCY compares

▼ 5.8
Load rating vs Arkansas average (24.9 t)
Bottom 18%
Lower load rating than 82% of Arkansas bridges
170
Bridges in White · 6 in Poor condition
S Elm SEARCY 19.1 t
Arkansas average 24.9 t

Live comparison across Arkansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
59.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
39.2
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
14.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
19.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1930
Last Reconstructed
1981
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Deck Width
8.8 m (29 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000019567

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether S Elm SEARCY 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 S Elm SEARCY against other structures in White 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 S Elm SEARCY?

S Elm SEARCY in White, Arkansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is S Elm SEARCY inspected?

S Elm SEARCY'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 3,500 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. S Elm SEARCY 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 S Elm SEARCY?

S Elm SEARCY has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining S Elm SEARCY?

S Elm SEARCY is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is S Elm SEARCY and does age affect safety?

S Elm SEARCY was built in 1930, making it 96 years old and last reconstructed in 1981.

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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