FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Old SH 336

Carrying Old SH 336 over Cove Creek

2.00 Mi E Jct of US 65, Van Buren, Arkansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Old SH 336

The Old SH 336 bridge in Van Buren, Arkansas carries Old SH 336 over Cove Creek. It was built in 2003, making it 23 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 21.6 meters (71 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 280 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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. 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 Old SH 336 compares

▼ 5.8
Load rating vs Arkansas average (24.9 t)
Bottom 18%
Lower load rating than 82% of Arkansas bridges
47
Bridges in Van Buren · 3 in Poor condition
Old SH 336 19.1 t
Arkansas average 24.9 t

Live comparison across Arkansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
83.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
39.2
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
2003
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
21.6 m (71 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
280 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0000000000X1071

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Old SH 336 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 Old SH 336 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 Old SH 336?

Old SH 336 in Van Buren, Arkansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Old SH 336 inspected?

Old SH 336'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 280 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Old SH 336 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 Old SH 336?

Old SH 336 has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Old SH 336?

Old SH 336 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Old SH 336 and does age affect safety?

Old SH 336 was built in 2003, making it 23 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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