COVINGTON LAKE RD
Carrying COVINGTON LAKE RD over BIG ISLAND CHUTE
SEC 15 T5S R1W, Arkansas, Arkansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: COVINGTON LAKE RD
The COVINGTON LAKE RD bridge in Arkansas, Arkansas carries COVINGTON LAKE RD over BIG ISLAND CHUTE. It was built in 2001, making it 25 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 73.2 meters (240 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 35 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Arkansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 67.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How COVINGTON LAKE RD compares
Live comparison across Arkansas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2001
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 73.2 m (240 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.5 m (18 ft)
- Owner
- Bureau of Fish and Wildlife
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 35 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000043670-00077
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether COVINGTON LAKE RD 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 COVINGTON LAKE RD against other structures in Arkansas and across Arkansas. Arkansas bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for COVINGTON LAKE RD?
COVINGTON LAKE RD in Arkansas, Arkansas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is COVINGTON LAKE RD inspected?
COVINGTON LAKE RD'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 35 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COVINGTON LAKE RD 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 COVINGTON LAKE RD?
COVINGTON LAKE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 67.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining COVINGTON LAKE RD?
COVINGTON LAKE RD is owned and maintained by Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.
How old is COVINGTON LAKE RD and does age affect safety?
COVINGTON LAKE RD was built in 2001, making it 25 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.
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