FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SH 92

Carrying SH 92 over CREEK

6.1 MI NE CONWAY CO L, Van Buren, Arkansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
15 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SH 92

The SH 92 bridge in Van Buren, Arkansas carries SH 92 over CREEK. It was built in 1941, making it 85 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.0 meters (36 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 725 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 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair 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 SH 92 compares

▼ 10.4
Load rating vs Arkansas average (24.9 t)
Bottom 5%
Lower load rating than 95% of Arkansas bridges
47
Bridges in Van Buren · 3 in Poor condition
SH 92 14.5 t
Arkansas average 24.9 t

Live comparison across Arkansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
40.1 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
20.4
Serviceability /30
8.0
Essentiality /15
11.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
14.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1941
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
11.0 m (36 ft)
Deck Width
6.9 m (23 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
725 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0000000000M1669

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SH 92 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 92 against other structures in Van Buren 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 92?

SH 92 in Van Buren, Arkansas has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SH 92 inspected?

SH 92'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 725 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SH 92 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 92?

SH 92 has an NBI inventory load rating of 14.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SH 92?

SH 92 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SH 92 and does age affect safety?

SH 92 was built in 1941, making it 85 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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