FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

S BELL ST. ZONE-E

Carrying S BELL ST. ZONE-E over EAST FLAT CREEK (city)

3BLKS S OF JCT ST108&BELL, Little River, Arkansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: S BELL ST. ZONE-E

The S BELL ST. ZONE-E bridge in Little River, Arkansas carries S BELL ST. ZONE-E over EAST FLAT CREEK (city). It was built in 1957, making it 69 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 11.6 meters (38 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 265 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Arkansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.6 metric tons.

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

How S BELL ST. ZONE-E compares

▼ 1.3
Load rating vs Arkansas average (24.9 t)
Bottom 41%
Lower load rating than 59% of Arkansas bridges
28
Bridges in Little River · 3 in Poor condition
S BELL ST. ZONE-E 23.6 t
Arkansas average 24.9 t

Live comparison across Arkansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
46.5
Serviceability /30
18.2
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
23.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1957
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
11.6 m (38 ft)
Deck Width
7.7 m (25 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
265 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0000000000M0879

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether S BELL ST. ZONE-E 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 S BELL ST. ZONE-E against other structures in Little River 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 S BELL ST. ZONE-E?

S BELL ST. ZONE-E in Little River, Arkansas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is S BELL ST. ZONE-E inspected?

S BELL ST. ZONE-E'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 265 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. S BELL ST. ZONE-E 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 S BELL ST. ZONE-E?

S BELL ST. ZONE-E has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining S BELL ST. ZONE-E?

S BELL ST. ZONE-E is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is S BELL ST. ZONE-E and does age affect safety?

S BELL ST. ZONE-E was built in 1957, making it 69 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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