FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Ferda Road-CR 80

Carrying Ferda Road-CR 80 over Main Canal No. 9

1.2 Mi W SH 15-Ferda, Jefferson, Arkansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Ferda Road-CR 80

The Ferda Road-CR 80 bridge in Jefferson, Arkansas carries Ferda Road-CR 80 over Main Canal No. 9. It was built in 1992, making it 34 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 10.1 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 187 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 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure 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 31.8 metric tons.

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

How Ferda Road-CR 80 compares

▲ 6.9
Load rating vs Arkansas average (24.9 t)
Top 26%
Higher load rating than 74% of Arkansas bridges
153
Bridges in Jefferson · 7 in Poor condition
Ferda Road-CR 80 31.8 t
Arkansas average 24.9 t

Live comparison across Arkansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
54.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
29.8
Serviceability /30
13.3
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
31.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1992
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.1 m (33 ft)
Deck Width
6.9 m (23 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
187 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000021243

Condition Analysis

  • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

Ferda Road-CR 80 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 Ferda Road-CR 80 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 Ferda Road-CR 80?

Ferda Road-CR 80 in Jefferson, Arkansas has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Ferda Road-CR 80 inspected?

Ferda Road-CR 80'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 187 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Ferda Road-CR 80 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 Ferda Road-CR 80?

Ferda Road-CR 80 has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Ferda Road-CR 80?

Ferda Road-CR 80 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Ferda Road-CR 80 and does age affect safety?

Ferda Road-CR 80 was built in 1992, making it 34 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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