FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

UNION CR 68 ZONE F

Carrying UNION CR 68 ZONE F over Creek

0.25 MI E JCT CR 449, Union, Arkansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: UNION CR 68 ZONE F

The UNION CR 68 ZONE F bridge in Union, Arkansas carries UNION CR 68 ZONE F over Creek. It was built in 2006, making it 20 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 28.3 meters (93 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 529 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.3 metric tons.

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

How UNION CR 68 ZONE F compares

▲ 1.4
Load rating vs Arkansas average (24.9 t)
Top 40%
Higher load rating than 60% of Arkansas bridges
99
Bridges in Union · 1 in Poor condition
UNION CR 68 ZONE F 26.3 t
Arkansas average 24.9 t

Live comparison across Arkansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
82.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
50.1
Serviceability /30
18.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
26.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2006
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
28.3 m (93 ft)
Deck Width
7.7 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
529 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000023062

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether UNION CR 68 ZONE F 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 UNION CR 68 ZONE F against other structures in Union 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 UNION CR 68 ZONE F?

UNION CR 68 ZONE F in Union, Arkansas has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is UNION CR 68 ZONE F inspected?

UNION CR 68 ZONE F'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 529 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. UNION CR 68 ZONE F 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 UNION CR 68 ZONE F?

UNION CR 68 ZONE F has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining UNION CR 68 ZONE F?

UNION CR 68 ZONE F is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is UNION CR 68 ZONE F and does age affect safety?

UNION CR 68 ZONE F was built in 2006, making it 20 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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