FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SH 86 Log 0.15

Carrying SH 86 Log 0.15 over Oak Creek

0.2 MI E JCT SH 63, Prairie, Arkansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SH 86 Log 0.15

The SH 86 Log 0.15 bridge in Prairie, Arkansas carries SH 86 Log 0.15 over Oak Creek. It was built in 1931, making it 95 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 5 sections, stretching 18.9 meters (62 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 268 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 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

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

How SH 86 Log 0.15 compares

▲ 7.8
Load rating vs Arkansas average (24.9 t)
Top 25%
Higher load rating than 75% of Arkansas bridges
37
Bridges in Prairie · 3 in Poor condition
SH 86 Log 0.15 32.7 t
Arkansas average 24.9 t

Live comparison across Arkansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
55.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
13.3
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1931
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
18.9 m (62 ft)
Deck Width
7.7 m (25 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
268 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0000000000M1585

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority 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 86 Log 0.15 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 86 Log 0.15 against other structures in Prairie 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 86 Log 0.15?

SH 86 Log 0.15 in Prairie, Arkansas has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SH 86 Log 0.15 inspected?

SH 86 Log 0.15'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 268 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SH 86 Log 0.15 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 86 Log 0.15?

SH 86 Log 0.15 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SH 86 Log 0.15?

SH 86 Log 0.15 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SH 86 Log 0.15 and does age affect safety?

SH 86 Log 0.15 was built in 1931, making it 95 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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