Newton CR 86
Carrying Newton CR 86 over EAST FORK of SHOP CREEK
1 Mi South of PARTHENON, Newton, Arkansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Newton CR 86
The Newton CR 86 bridge in Newton, Arkansas carries Newton CR 86 over EAST FORK of SHOP CREEK. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 13.4 meters (44 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 298 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 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 Newton CR 86 compares
Live comparison across Arkansas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1990
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 13.4 m (44 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.3 m (14 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 298 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000021017
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Newton CR 86 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 Newton CR 86 against other structures in Newton 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 Newton CR 86?
Newton CR 86 in Newton, Arkansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is Newton CR 86 inspected?
Newton CR 86'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 298 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Newton CR 86 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 Newton CR 86?
Newton CR 86 has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining Newton CR 86?
Newton CR 86 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is Newton CR 86 and does age affect safety?
Newton CR 86 was built in 1990, making it 36 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.
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