Sh-364/Sec-1/L9.17
Carrying Sh-364/Sec-1/L9.17 over Ditch
9.5 Mi E Jct Sh 49 & 364, Cross, Arkansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Sh-364/Sec-1/L9.17
The Sh-364/Sec-1/L9.17 bridge in Cross, Arkansas carries Sh-364/Sec-1/L9.17 over Ditch. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1972, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 17 sections, stretching 77.7 meters (255 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 290 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 4/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. 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-364/Sec-1/L9.17 compares
Live comparison across Arkansas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1950
- Last Reconstructed
- 1972
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 17
- Structure Length
- 77.7 m (255 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.9 m (29 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 290 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0000000000M3341
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
Sh-364/Sec-1/L9.17 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-364/Sec-1/L9.17 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-364/Sec-1/L9.17?
Sh-364/Sec-1/L9.17 in Cross, Arkansas has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is Sh-364/Sec-1/L9.17 inspected?
Sh-364/Sec-1/L9.17'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 290 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Sh-364/Sec-1/L9.17 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-364/Sec-1/L9.17?
Sh-364/Sec-1/L9.17 has an NBI inventory load rating of 12.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining Sh-364/Sec-1/L9.17?
Sh-364/Sec-1/L9.17 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is Sh-364/Sec-1/L9.17 and does age affect safety?
Sh-364/Sec-1/L9.17 was built in 1950, making it 76 years old and last reconstructed in 1972.
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.
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