FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SH 153-02 LM 3.04

Carrying SH 153-02 LM 3.04 over Big Creek

3.04 Mi E SH 1-Van, Arkansas, Arkansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
31 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SH 153-02 LM 3.04

The SH 153-02 LM 3.04 bridge in Arkansas, Arkansas carries SH 153-02 LM 3.04 over Big Creek. It was built in 1980, making it 46 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 16.5 meters (54 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 410 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 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.8 metric tons.

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

How SH 153-02 LM 3.04 compares

▲ 5.9
Load rating vs Arkansas average (24.9 t)
Top 28%
Higher load rating than 72% of Arkansas bridges
52
Bridges in Arkansas · 3 in Poor condition
SH 153-02 LM 3.04 30.8 t
Arkansas average 24.9 t

Live comparison across Arkansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.3
Serviceability /30
28.2
Essentiality /15
14.4
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
30.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1980
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
16.5 m (54 ft)
Deck Width
9.0 m (30 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
410 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0000000000M4077

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SH 153-02 LM 3.04 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 153-02 LM 3.04 against other structures in Arkansas 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 153-02 LM 3.04?

SH 153-02 LM 3.04 in Arkansas, Arkansas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SH 153-02 LM 3.04 inspected?

SH 153-02 LM 3.04'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 410 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SH 153-02 LM 3.04 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SH 153-02 LM 3.04?

SH 153-02 LM 3.04 has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SH 153-02 LM 3.04?

SH 153-02 LM 3.04 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SH 153-02 LM 3.04 and does age affect safety?

SH 153-02 LM 3.04 was built in 1980, making it 46 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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