Melbourne Rd.
Carrying Melbourne Rd. over E. Branch - Calico Creek
.04NE Jct SH.5&56 ROW brg, Izard, Arkansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Melbourne Rd.
The Melbourne Rd. bridge in Izard, Arkansas carries Melbourne Rd. over E. Branch - Calico Creek. It was built in 1941, making it 85 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2017, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 14.8 meters (49 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 18 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Arkansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 14.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How Melbourne Rd. compares
Live comparison across Arkansas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1941
- Last Reconstructed
- 2017
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 14.8 m (49 ft)
- Deck Width
- 3.7 m (12 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 18 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0000000000A2100
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Melbourne Rd. 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 Melbourne Rd. against other structures in Izard 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 Melbourne Rd.?
Melbourne Rd. in Izard, Arkansas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is Melbourne Rd. inspected?
Melbourne Rd.'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 18 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Melbourne Rd. 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 Melbourne Rd.?
Melbourne Rd. has an NBI inventory load rating of 14.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining Melbourne Rd.?
Melbourne Rd. is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is Melbourne Rd. and does age affect safety?
Melbourne Rd. was built in 1941, making it 85 years old and last reconstructed in 2017.
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.
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