FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Cold Spring Road

Carrying Cold Spring Road over Barnett Creek - Scott Co

EAST END SH 248&98 JCT, Scott, Arkansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
28 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Cold Spring Road

The Cold Spring Road bridge in Scott, Arkansas carries Cold Spring Road over Barnett Creek - Scott Co. It was built in 1993, making it 33 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 119 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 28.1 metric tons.

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

How Cold Spring Road compares

▲ 3.2
Load rating vs Arkansas average (24.9 t)
Top 37%
Higher load rating than 63% of Arkansas bridges
102
Bridges in Scott · 7 in Poor condition
Cold Spring Road 28.1 t
Arkansas average 24.9 t

Live comparison across Arkansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
52.1
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
28.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1993
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
119 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000021334

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Cold Spring Road 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 Cold Spring Road against other structures in Scott 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 Cold Spring Road?

Cold Spring Road in Scott, Arkansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Cold Spring Road inspected?

Cold Spring Road'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 119 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Cold Spring Road is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for Cold Spring Road?

Cold Spring Road has an NBI inventory load rating of 28.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Cold Spring Road?

Cold Spring Road is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Cold Spring Road and does age affect safety?

Cold Spring Road was built in 1993, making it 33 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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