FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SH 274 S-2 LM 3.35

Carrying SH 274 S-2 LM 3.35 over DITCH

1.0 MI S JCT 205 & 274, Calhoun, Arkansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SH 274 S-2 LM 3.35

The SH 274 S-2 LM 3.35 bridge in Calhoun, Arkansas carries SH 274 S-2 LM 3.35 over DITCH. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 6 sections, stretching 26.2 meters (86 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,576 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 a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.1 metric tons.

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

How SH 274 S-2 LM 3.35 compares

▼ 5.8
Load rating vs Arkansas average (24.9 t)
Bottom 18%
Lower load rating than 82% of Arkansas bridges
53
Bridges in Calhoun
SH 274 S-2 LM 3.35 19.1 t
Arkansas average 24.9 t

Live comparison across Arkansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
64.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
39.2
Serviceability /30
14.9
Essentiality /15
13.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
19.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1950
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
6
Structure Length
26.2 m (86 ft)
Deck Width
8.9 m (29 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,576 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0000000000M2643

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SH 274 S-2 LM 3.35 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 274 S-2 LM 3.35 against other structures in Calhoun 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 274 S-2 LM 3.35?

SH 274 S-2 LM 3.35 in Calhoun, Arkansas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SH 274 S-2 LM 3.35 inspected?

SH 274 S-2 LM 3.35'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 1,576 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SH 274 S-2 LM 3.35 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 274 S-2 LM 3.35?

SH 274 S-2 LM 3.35 has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SH 274 S-2 LM 3.35?

SH 274 S-2 LM 3.35 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SH 274 S-2 LM 3.35 and does age affect safety?

SH 274 S-2 LM 3.35 was built in 1950, making it 76 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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