FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SH 300 Log 16.54

Carrying SH 300 Log 16.54 over Spillway Ditch

3.5 MI N SH 10, Pulaski, Arkansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SH 300 Log 16.54

The SH 300 Log 16.54 bridge in Pulaski, Arkansas carries SH 300 Log 16.54 over Spillway Ditch. It was built in 1956, making it 70 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 48.2 meters (158 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,400 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.8 metric tons.

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

How SH 300 Log 16.54 compares

▼ 3.1
Load rating vs Arkansas average (24.9 t)
Bottom 30%
Lower load rating than 70% of Arkansas bridges
309
Bridges in Pulaski · 2 in Poor condition
SH 300 Log 16.54 21.8 t
Arkansas average 24.9 t

Live comparison across Arkansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
45.8 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
33.8
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
2.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
21.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1956
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
48.2 m (158 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,400 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0000000000M2814

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SH 300 Log 16.54 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 300 Log 16.54 against other structures in Pulaski 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 300 Log 16.54?

SH 300 Log 16.54 in Pulaski, Arkansas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SH 300 Log 16.54 inspected?

SH 300 Log 16.54'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 3,400 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SH 300 Log 16.54 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 300 Log 16.54?

SH 300 Log 16.54 has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SH 300 Log 16.54?

SH 300 Log 16.54 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SH 300 Log 16.54 and does age affect safety?

SH 300 Log 16.54 was built in 1956, making it 70 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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