FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR 13 Possum Tr

Carrying CR 13 Possum Tr over Blakely Creek

2.45 Mi E SH 128, Hot Spring, Arkansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
5 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CR 13 Possum Tr

The CR 13 Possum Tr bridge in Hot Spring, Arkansas carries CR 13 Possum Tr over Blakely Creek. It was built in 1996, making it 30 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 15.5 meters (51 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2 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 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 5.4 metric tons.

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

How CR 13 Possum Tr compares

▼ 19.5
Load rating vs Arkansas average (24.9 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Arkansas bridges
110
Bridges in Hot Spring · 2 in Poor condition
CR 13 Possum Tr 5.4 t
Arkansas average 24.9 t

Live comparison across Arkansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
38.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
23.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1996
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
15.5 m (51 ft)
Deck Width
6.1 m (20 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000022587

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CR 13 Possum Tr 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 CR 13 Possum Tr against other structures in Hot Spring 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 CR 13 Possum Tr?

CR 13 Possum Tr in Hot Spring, Arkansas has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR 13 Possum Tr inspected?

CR 13 Possum Tr'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 2 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 13 Possum Tr 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 CR 13 Possum Tr?

CR 13 Possum Tr has an NBI inventory load rating of 5.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR 13 Possum Tr?

CR 13 Possum Tr is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CR 13 Possum Tr and does age affect safety?

CR 13 Possum Tr was built in 1996, making it 30 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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