FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Dallas CR 78 Z-C

Carrying Dallas CR 78 Z-C over CASA MASSA CREEK

.6 MI N JCT SH 7, Dallas, Arkansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Dallas CR 78 Z-C

The Dallas CR 78 Z-C bridge in Dallas, Arkansas carries Dallas CR 78 Z-C over CASA MASSA CREEK. It was built in 1984, making it 42 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 16.5 meters (54 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 299 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 culvert 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 25.4 metric tons.

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

How Dallas CR 78 Z-C compares

▲ 0.5
Load rating vs Arkansas average (24.9 t)
Top 46%
Higher load rating than 54% of Arkansas bridges
51
Bridges in Dallas · 3 in Poor condition
Dallas CR 78 Z-C 25.4 t
Arkansas average 24.9 t

Live comparison across Arkansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
49.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
25.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1984
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
16.5 m (54 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
299 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0000000000X0530

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Dallas CR 78 Z-C 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 Dallas CR 78 Z-C against other structures in Dallas 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 Dallas CR 78 Z-C?

Dallas CR 78 Z-C in Dallas, Arkansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Dallas CR 78 Z-C inspected?

Dallas CR 78 Z-C'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 299 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Dallas CR 78 Z-C 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 Dallas CR 78 Z-C?

Dallas CR 78 Z-C has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Dallas CR 78 Z-C?

Dallas CR 78 Z-C is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Dallas CR 78 Z-C and does age affect safety?

Dallas CR 78 Z-C was built in 1984, making it 42 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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