FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SH 118-02-LM 4.23

Carrying SH 118-02-LM 4.23 over TYRONZA RIVER

1.8 MI N JCT US 63, Poinsett, Arkansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SH 118-02-LM 4.23

The SH 118-02-LM 4.23 bridge in Poinsett, Arkansas carries SH 118-02-LM 4.23 over TYRONZA RIVER. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1975, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 5 sections, stretching 88.6 meters (291 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 440 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 3/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. 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 SH 118-02-LM 4.23 compares

▲ 1.4
Load rating vs Arkansas average (24.9 t)
Top 40%
Higher load rating than 60% of Arkansas bridges
83
Bridges in Poinsett · 12 in Poor condition
SH 118-02-LM 4.23 26.3 t
Arkansas average 24.9 t

Live comparison across Arkansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
45.5 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
25.1
Serviceability /30
6.0
Essentiality /15
14.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
26.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1964
Last Reconstructed
1975
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
88.6 m (291 ft)
Deck Width
8.7 m (29 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
440 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0000000000A3872

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (3/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

SH 118-02-LM 4.23 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare SH 118-02-LM 4.23 against other structures in Poinsett 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 SH 118-02-LM 4.23?

SH 118-02-LM 4.23 in Poinsett, Arkansas has a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SH 118-02-LM 4.23 inspected?

SH 118-02-LM 4.23'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 440 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SH 118-02-LM 4.23 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SH 118-02-LM 4.23?

SH 118-02-LM 4.23 has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SH 118-02-LM 4.23?

SH 118-02-LM 4.23 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SH 118-02-LM 4.23 and does age affect safety?

SH 118-02-LM 4.23 was built in 1964, making it 62 years old and last reconstructed in 1975.

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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