FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SH 138-03 LM 7.59

Carrying SH 138-03 LM 7.59 over Lower Cut-Off Creek

7.59 Mi N US278-Pine Hill, Drew, Arkansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SH 138-03 LM 7.59

The SH 138-03 LM 7.59 bridge in Drew, Arkansas carries SH 138-03 LM 7.59 over Lower Cut-Off Creek. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 9.6 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,100 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 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.4 metric tons.

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

How SH 138-03 LM 7.59 compares

▲ 0.5
Load rating vs Arkansas average (24.9 t)
Top 46%
Higher load rating than 54% of Arkansas bridges
73
Bridges in Drew · 4 in Poor condition
SH 138-03 LM 7.59 25.4 t
Arkansas average 24.9 t

Live comparison across Arkansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
46.6 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
24.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
11.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
25.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1967
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.6 m (31 ft)
Deck Width
8.0 m (26 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0000000000M3076

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

SH 138-03 LM 7.59 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 138-03 LM 7.59 against other structures in Drew 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 138-03 LM 7.59?

SH 138-03 LM 7.59 in Drew, Arkansas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SH 138-03 LM 7.59 inspected?

SH 138-03 LM 7.59'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 1,100 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SH 138-03 LM 7.59 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 138-03 LM 7.59?

SH 138-03 LM 7.59 has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SH 138-03 LM 7.59?

SH 138-03 LM 7.59 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SH 138-03 LM 7.59 and does age affect safety?

SH 138-03 LM 7.59 was built in 1967, making it 59 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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