FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

E 8th Street-CS

Carrying E 8th Street-CS over Imbeau Bayou

0.46 Mi E Main St-PB, Jefferson, Arkansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: E 8th Street-CS

The E 8th Street-CS bridge in Jefferson, Arkansas carries E 8th Street-CS over Imbeau Bayou. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 10.1 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,300 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 4/9. 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 22.7 metric tons.

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

How E 8th Street-CS compares

▼ 2.2
Load rating vs Arkansas average (24.9 t)
Bottom 36%
Lower load rating than 64% of Arkansas bridges
153
Bridges in Jefferson · 7 in Poor condition
E 8th Street-CS 22.7 t
Arkansas average 24.9 t

Live comparison across Arkansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
47.4 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
20.2
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
14.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
22.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1967
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
10.1 m (33 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,300 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000020634

How to read this record

E 8th Street-CS 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 E 8th Street-CS against other structures in Jefferson 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 E 8th Street-CS?

E 8th Street-CS in Jefferson, Arkansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is E 8th Street-CS inspected?

E 8th Street-CS'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 3,300 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. E 8th Street-CS 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 E 8th Street-CS?

E 8th Street-CS has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining E 8th Street-CS?

E 8th Street-CS is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is E 8th Street-CS and does age affect safety?

E 8th Street-CS was built in 1967, making it 59 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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