FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SH 31 White County

Carrying SH 31 White County over MILL BRANCH

0.6 MI N JCT SH 305 & 31, White, Arkansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SH 31 White County

The SH 31 White County bridge in White, Arkansas carries SH 31 White County over MILL BRANCH. It was built in 1969, making it 57 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 1,995 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 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 25.4 metric tons.

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

How SH 31 White County compares

▲ 0.5
Load rating vs Arkansas average (24.9 t)
Top 46%
Higher load rating than 54% of Arkansas bridges
170
Bridges in White · 6 in Poor condition
SH 31 White County 25.4 t
Arkansas average 24.9 t

Live comparison across Arkansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
89.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
49.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
25.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1969
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,995 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0000000000X0098

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SH 31 White County 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 31 White County against other structures in White 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 31 White County?

SH 31 White County in White, Arkansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SH 31 White County inspected?

SH 31 White County'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 1,995 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SH 31 White County 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 SH 31 White County?

SH 31 White County has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SH 31 White County?

SH 31 White County is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SH 31 White County and does age affect safety?

SH 31 White County was built in 1969, making it 57 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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