FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FDR 86

Carrying FDR 86 over WRIGHT BRANCH

1.7 MI E OF HWY 7, Perry, Arkansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FDR 86

The FDR 86 bridge in Perry, Arkansas carries FDR 86 over WRIGHT BRANCH. It was built in 1981, making it 45 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 31.1 meters (102 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure 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 34.0 metric tons.

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

How FDR 86 compares

▲ 9.1
Load rating vs Arkansas average (24.9 t)
Top 2%
Higher load rating than 98% of Arkansas bridges
57
Bridges in Perry · 1 in Poor condition
FDR 86 34.0 t
Arkansas average 24.9 t

Live comparison across Arkansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
24.8
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
−0.1

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
34.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1981
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
31.1 m (102 ft)
Deck Width
7.7 m (25 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
080911000003147

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FDR 86 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 86 against other structures in Perry 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 86?

FDR 86 in Perry, Arkansas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FDR 86 inspected?

FDR 86'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 100 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FDR 86 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 FDR 86?

FDR 86 has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FDR 86?

FDR 86 is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

How old is FDR 86 and does age affect safety?

FDR 86 was built in 1981, making it 45 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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