FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SH 374 Searcy

Carrying SH 374 Searcy over DITCH

.23 MI W of US 65 & 374 i, Searcy, Arkansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SH 374 Searcy

The SH 374 Searcy bridge in Searcy, Arkansas carries SH 374 Searcy over DITCH. It was built in 1988, making it 38 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 670 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 culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.1 metric tons.

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

How SH 374 Searcy compares

▼ 5.8
Load rating vs Arkansas average (24.9 t)
Bottom 18%
Lower load rating than 82% of Arkansas bridges
38
Bridges in Searcy · 2 in Poor condition
SH 374 Searcy 19.1 t
Arkansas average 24.9 t

Live comparison across Arkansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
82.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
39.2
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
19.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1988
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
670 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0000000000X0724

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SH 374 Searcy 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 374 Searcy against other structures in Searcy 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 374 Searcy?

SH 374 Searcy in Searcy, Arkansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SH 374 Searcy inspected?

SH 374 Searcy'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 670 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SH 374 Searcy 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 374 Searcy?

SH 374 Searcy has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SH 374 Searcy?

SH 374 Searcy is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SH 374 Searcy and does age affect safety?

SH 374 Searcy was built in 1988, making it 38 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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