FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Providence Road-CR

Carrying Providence Road-CR over Mill Creek/Craig Creek

1.0 Mi N SH 54-DblWells, Jefferson, Arkansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Providence Road-CR

The Providence Road-CR bridge in Jefferson, Arkansas carries Providence Road-CR over Mill Creek/Craig Creek. It was built in 2020, making it 6 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 16.9 meters (55 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 343 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 9/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 9/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.8 metric tons.

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

How Providence Road-CR compares

▼ 3.1
Load rating vs Arkansas average (24.9 t)
Bottom 30%
Lower load rating than 70% of Arkansas bridges
153
Bridges in Jefferson · 7 in Poor condition
Providence Road-CR 21.8 t
Arkansas average 24.9 t

Live comparison across Arkansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
73.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
43.8
Serviceability /30
18.0
Essentiality /15
14.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
9/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
9/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
21.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2020
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
16.9 m (55 ft)
Deck Width
7.4 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
343 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000024134

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (9/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (9/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

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

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

How often is Providence Road-CR inspected?

Providence 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 343 vehicles per day.

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

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

Providence Road-CR has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Providence Road-CR?

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

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

Providence Road-CR was built in 2020, making it 6 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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