JOPLIN REC SITE AC
Carrying JOPLIN REC SITE AC over JOPLIN MARINA ACCESS
3MI N JCT US270 & ACC RD, Montgomery, Arkansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: JOPLIN REC SITE AC
The JOPLIN REC SITE AC bridge in Montgomery, Arkansas carries JOPLIN REC SITE AC over JOPLIN MARINA ACCESS. It was built in 1984, making it 42 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 17.0 meters (56 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 110 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Arkansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by Army Corps of Engineers.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 28.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How JOPLIN REC SITE AC compares
Live comparison across Arkansas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1984
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 17.0 m (56 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.0 m (26 ft)
- Owner
- Army Corps of Engineers
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 110 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- CEPLMKAR0000009
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether JOPLIN REC SITE AC 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 JOPLIN REC SITE AC 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 JOPLIN REC SITE AC?
JOPLIN REC SITE AC in Montgomery, Arkansas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is JOPLIN REC SITE AC inspected?
JOPLIN REC SITE AC'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 110 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. JOPLIN REC SITE AC 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 JOPLIN REC SITE AC?
JOPLIN REC SITE AC has an NBI inventory load rating of 28.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining JOPLIN REC SITE AC?
JOPLIN REC SITE AC is owned and maintained by Army Corps of Engineers.
How old is JOPLIN REC SITE AC and does age affect safety?
JOPLIN REC SITE AC was built in 1984, making it 42 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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