FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SH 14-13- LM 5.57

Carrying SH 14-13- LM 5.57 over SLOUGH

5.57 MI E OF JACKSON CO, Poinsett, Arkansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
28 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SH 14-13- LM 5.57

The SH 14-13- LM 5.57 bridge in Poinsett, Arkansas carries SH 14-13- LM 5.57 over SLOUGH. It was built in 1952, making it 74 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,889 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Arkansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 28.1 metric tons.

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

How SH 14-13- LM 5.57 compares

▲ 3.2
Load rating vs Arkansas average (24.9 t)
Top 37%
Higher load rating than 63% of Arkansas bridges
83
Bridges in Poinsett · 12 in Poor condition
SH 14-13- LM 5.57 28.1 t
Arkansas average 24.9 t

Live comparison across Arkansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
78.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
42.1
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
10.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
28.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1952
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,889 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0000000000M0398

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SH 14-13- LM 5.57 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 SH 14-13- LM 5.57 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 14-13- LM 5.57?

SH 14-13- LM 5.57 in Poinsett, Arkansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SH 14-13- LM 5.57 inspected?

SH 14-13- LM 5.57'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 2,889 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SH 14-13- LM 5.57 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 SH 14-13- LM 5.57?

SH 14-13- LM 5.57 has an NBI inventory load rating of 28.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SH 14-13- LM 5.57?

SH 14-13- LM 5.57 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SH 14-13- LM 5.57 and does age affect safety?

SH 14-13- LM 5.57 was built in 1952, making it 74 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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