FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FDR W28A

Carrying FDR W28A over DRAIN

.8 MI NW OF FDR W28, Montgomery, Arkansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair

Bridge Snapshot: FDR W28A

The FDR W28A bridge in Montgomery, Arkansas carries FDR W28A over DRAIN. It was built in 1985, making it 41 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 8.2 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Arkansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

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.

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

How FDR W28A compares

91
Bridges in Montgomery · 3 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Arkansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−4.9

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1985
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
8.2 m (27 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
10 vehicles/day
Structure Number
080910000001063

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FDR W28A 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 FDR W28A against other structures in Montgomery 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 FDR W28A?

FDR W28A in Montgomery, Arkansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FDR W28A inspected?

FDR W28A'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 10 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FDR W28A 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 FDR W28A?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for FDR W28A.

Who is responsible for maintaining FDR W28A?

FDR W28A is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

How old is FDR W28A and does age affect safety?

FDR W28A was built in 1985, making it 41 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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