FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Sh-306/Sec-5/L-1.0

Carrying Sh-306/Sec-5/L-1.0 over St Francis Ditch

5.3 Miles West Of Sh 75, Cross, Arkansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Sh-306/Sec-5/L-1.0

The Sh-306/Sec-5/L-1.0 bridge in Cross, Arkansas carries Sh-306/Sec-5/L-1.0 over St Francis Ditch. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 6 sections, stretching 124.7 meters (409 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 80 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 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 27.2 metric tons.

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

How Sh-306/Sec-5/L-1.0 compares

▲ 2.3
Load rating vs Arkansas average (24.9 t)
Top 38%
Higher load rating than 62% of Arkansas bridges
55
Bridges in Cross · 6 in Poor condition
Sh-306/Sec-5/L-1.0 27.2 t
Arkansas average 24.9 t

Live comparison across Arkansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
51.1
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
27.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1960
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
6
Structure Length
124.7 m (409 ft)
Deck Width
8.2 m (27 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
80 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0000000000M2838

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • 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-306/Sec-5/L-1.0 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-306/Sec-5/L-1.0 against other structures in Cross 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-306/Sec-5/L-1.0?

Sh-306/Sec-5/L-1.0 in Cross, Arkansas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Sh-306/Sec-5/L-1.0 inspected?

Sh-306/Sec-5/L-1.0'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 80 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Sh-306/Sec-5/L-1.0 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-306/Sec-5/L-1.0?

Sh-306/Sec-5/L-1.0 has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Sh-306/Sec-5/L-1.0?

Sh-306/Sec-5/L-1.0 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is Sh-306/Sec-5/L-1.0 and does age affect safety?

Sh-306/Sec-5/L-1.0 was built in 1960, making it 66 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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