FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SH 168-00- LM 2.36

Carrying SH 168-00- LM 2.36 over DRAINAGE DITCH

2.37 MI E JCT SH 228 168, Greene, Arkansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
13 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SH 168-00- LM 2.36

The SH 168-00- LM 2.36 bridge in Greene, Arkansas carries SH 168-00- LM 2.36 over DRAINAGE DITCH. It was built in 1941, making it 85 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 11.2 meters (37 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 430 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 12.7 metric tons.

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

How SH 168-00- LM 2.36 compares

▼ 12.2
Load rating vs Arkansas average (24.9 t)
Bottom 4%
Lower load rating than 96% of Arkansas bridges
93
Bridges in Greene · 7 in Poor condition
SH 168-00- LM 2.36 12.7 t
Arkansas average 24.9 t

Live comparison across Arkansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
26.2 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
1.5
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
13.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
12.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1941
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
11.2 m (37 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
430 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0000000000M2199

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • 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 poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

SH 168-00- LM 2.36 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 168-00- LM 2.36 against other structures in Greene 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 168-00- LM 2.36?

SH 168-00- LM 2.36 in Greene, Arkansas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SH 168-00- LM 2.36 inspected?

SH 168-00- LM 2.36'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 430 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SH 168-00- LM 2.36 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 168-00- LM 2.36?

SH 168-00- LM 2.36 has an NBI inventory load rating of 12.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SH 168-00- LM 2.36?

SH 168-00- LM 2.36 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SH 168-00- LM 2.36 and does age affect safety?

SH 168-00- LM 2.36 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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