FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I-40-Crawford Co.

Carrying I-40-Crawford Co. over Herd Branch

3.8 MI NE JCT US 71 & 40, Crawford, Arkansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: I-40-Crawford Co.

The I-40-Crawford Co. bridge in Crawford, Arkansas carries I-40-Crawford Co. over Herd Branch. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Arkansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.6 metric tons.

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

How I-40-Crawford Co. compares

▼ 1.3
Load rating vs Arkansas average (24.9 t)
Bottom 41%
Lower load rating than 59% of Arkansas bridges
127
Bridges in Crawford · 4 in Poor condition
I-40-Crawford Co. 23.6 t
Arkansas average 24.9 t

Live comparison across Arkansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
64.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
46.5
Serviceability /30
14.0
Essentiality /15
7.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
23.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
30,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0000000000X0053

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I-40-Crawford Co. 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 I-40-Crawford Co. against other structures in Crawford 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 I-40-Crawford Co.?

I-40-Crawford Co. in Crawford, Arkansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is I-40-Crawford Co. inspected?

I-40-Crawford Co.'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 30,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I-40-Crawford Co. 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 I-40-Crawford Co.?

I-40-Crawford Co. has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining I-40-Crawford Co.?

I-40-Crawford Co. is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is I-40-Crawford Co. and does age affect safety?

I-40-Crawford Co. was built in 1965, making it 61 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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