Archey Rd - D
Carrying Archey Rd - D over Archey Creek
1.39 MI N Jct SH 16, Van Buren, Arkansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Archey Rd - D
The Archey Rd - D bridge in Van Buren, Arkansas carries Archey Rd - D over Archey Creek. It was built in 1956, making it 70 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1983, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 36.0 meters (118 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 183 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Arkansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 4.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How Archey Rd - D compares
Live comparison across Arkansas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1956
- Last Reconstructed
- 1983
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 36.0 m (118 ft)
- Deck Width
- 3.7 m (12 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 183 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0000000000M4080
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
Archey Rd - D 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 Archey Rd - D against other structures in Van Buren 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 Archey Rd - D?
Archey Rd - D in Van Buren, Arkansas has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is Archey Rd - D inspected?
Archey Rd - D'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 183 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Archey Rd - D 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 Archey Rd - D?
Archey Rd - D has an NBI inventory load rating of 4.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining Archey Rd - D?
Archey Rd - D is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is Archey Rd - D and does age affect safety?
Archey Rd - D was built in 1956, making it 70 years old and last reconstructed in 1983.
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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