FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR 52 ZONE E

Carrying CR 52 ZONE E over LAKE COLUMBIA

1.7 MI W JCT SH 344, Columbia, Arkansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CR 52 ZONE E

The CR 52 ZONE E bridge in Columbia, Arkansas carries CR 52 ZONE E over LAKE COLUMBIA. It was built in 2004, making it 22 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 13.7 meters (45 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 255 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.9 metric tons.

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

How CR 52 ZONE E compares

▼ 4.0
Load rating vs Arkansas average (24.9 t)
Bottom 27%
Lower load rating than 73% of Arkansas bridges
59
Bridges in Columbia
CR 52 ZONE E 20.9 t
Arkansas average 24.9 t

Live comparison across Arkansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
69.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
42.3
Serviceability /30
15.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
20.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2004
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
13.7 m (45 ft)
Deck Width
7.4 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
255 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000022858

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CR 52 ZONE E 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 52 ZONE E against other structures in Columbia 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 52 ZONE E?

CR 52 ZONE E in Columbia, Arkansas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR 52 ZONE E inspected?

CR 52 ZONE E'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 255 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 52 ZONE E 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 52 ZONE E?

CR 52 ZONE E has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR 52 ZONE E?

CR 52 ZONE E is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CR 52 ZONE E and does age affect safety?

CR 52 ZONE E was built in 2004, making it 22 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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