FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Bradford Road-CR

Carrying Bradford Road-CR over Creek

1.99 Mi S SH 153-CrckBlff, Arkansas, Arkansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
12 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Bradford Road-CR

The Bradford Road-CR bridge in Arkansas, Arkansas carries Bradford Road-CR over Creek. It was built in 1998, making it 28 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 15.5 meters (51 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 72 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure 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 11.8 metric tons.

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

How Bradford Road-CR compares

▼ 13.1
Load rating vs Arkansas average (24.9 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of Arkansas bridges
52
Bridges in Arkansas · 3 in Poor condition
Bradford Road-CR 11.8 t
Arkansas average 24.9 t

Live comparison across Arkansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
62.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
24.6
Serviceability /30
26.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
11.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1998
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
15.5 m (51 ft)
Deck Width
6.2 m (20 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
72 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000021950

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Bradford Road-CR 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 Bradford Road-CR against other structures in Arkansas 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 Bradford Road-CR?

Bradford Road-CR in Arkansas, Arkansas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Bradford Road-CR inspected?

Bradford Road-CR'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 72 vehicles per day.

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

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

Bradford Road-CR has an NBI inventory load rating of 11.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Bradford Road-CR?

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

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

Bradford Road-CR was built in 1998, making it 28 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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