State profile · Below median Poor share

Arkansas bridge safety

Condition ratings, load ratings, and Poor-condition data for every public highway bridge in Arkansas, based on the FHWA National Bridge Inventory.

5,544
Public bridges
41.8%
Good condition
4.7%
Poor condition

Data updated May 2026

Total Bridges

5,544

Public highway bridges in Arkansas

Good Condition

41.8%

2,317 bridges rated 7-9

-8.2pp vs 50% benchmark

Poor Condition

4.7%

261 bridges whose lowest applicable component is rated 0-4

-2.3pp vs national avg 7.0%

Arkansas vs national bridge condition

Arkansas - Good condition share 41.8%
National avg

Share of bridges rated 7-9 on the FHWA 0-9 scale (deck, superstructure, substructure all good).

Arkansas - Poor-condition share 15.7%
National avg

Lower is better. Bar maxes at 30% (worst-state ceiling). National average sits at 7.0%.

Arkansas vs nearby ranks

Adjacent states by Poor-condition share (lower share = better)

States are ranked by the share of bridges whose lowest applicable component rating is 4 or below. This describes recorded condition; it does not measure funding effectiveness or live crossing safety. States here sit immediately above and below Arkansas on the same metric.

NJ

New Jersey

4.59% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$6,796

CA

California

4.60% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$27,040
Selected

AR

Arkansas

4.71% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$5,544

WA

Washington

4.81% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$8,808

IN

Indiana

4.94% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$18,630

Bridges Needing Most Attention in Arkansas

Six lowest-condition bridges in Arkansas, ranked by the portal's composite display score. Inspection intervals are risk-based under current NBIS rules.

All Bridges in Arkansas

C.R.20 ZONE D-1.95

Fair

Over: COX CREEK

0.1 MI E. JCT.C.R.35&20, Nevada, AR

Built 2002 Load: 1.8 t ADT: 162

CR 492B - I

Fair

Over: PAYNE CREEK

1.5 Mi SW of Greenway, Clay, AR

Built 1991 Load: 2.7 t ADT: 25

C. R. 55 -B-1.42

Fair

Over: LITTLE TERRE ROUGE CK

2 MI N EMMET, Hempstead, AR

Built 1984 Load: 2.7 t ADT: 40

CR324/Country Club

Fair

Over: CLEAR CREEK

4.5 MI W GRANT CO. LINE, Hot Spring, AR

Built 1990 Load: 2.7 t ADT: 430

Cr-810/Z-F/0.14

Fair

Over: Branch Of Larkin Creek

.14 Miles Jct C r17 & 38, Lee, AR

Built 1988 Load: 2.7 t ADT: 63

CR 20-K Geridge

Fair

Over: BAYOU METO

3 MI N SH 165, Lonoke, AR

Built 1995 Load: 2.7 t ADT: 51

CR 270 Madison Co.

Fair

Over: KINGS RIVER

0.2 MI N JCT US 412, Madison, AR

Built 1999 Load: 2.7 t ADT: 142

CR 18 - Scott Co.

Fair

Over: Fourche LaFave River

0.78 MI SE JCT US71, Scott, AR

Built 1988 Load: 2.7 t ADT: 375

Old Hwy 389 - E

Fair

Over: W Fk Point Remove Creek

3.0 M W Jct SH 95, Van Buren, AR

Built 1940 Load: 2.7 t ADT: 110

CR948 - LM 1.29

Fair

Over: THOMPSON CREEK

1.3 MI E OF SH 49, Craighead, AR

Built 1977 Load: 3.6 t ADT: 650

CO RD 39-C- 1.25

Fair

Over: OZAN CREEK

1.25 N JCT SH 29, Hempstead, AR

Built 1986 Load: 3.6 t ADT: 75

Gamble Road-CS

Fair

Over: Gamble Bayou

0.25 M W SH365-WhiteHall, Jefferson, AR

Built 1972 Load: 3.6 t ADT: 486

Keener Rd-Scott Co

Fair

Over: Mud Creek

1.18 MI NE SH 28, Scott, AR

Built 1985 Load: 3.6 t ADT: 120

Wilson Lane-CR

Fair

Over: Crooked Creek

0.30 Mi W SH 13-Humphrey, Arkansas, AR

Built 1994 Load: 4.5 t ADT: 4

CR 144 (off SH144)

Fair

Over: Ditch

2.7 Mi W US65-McMillanCrn, Chicot, AR

Built 1978 Load: 4.5 t ADT: 360

CR27/Cleburne Co.

Fair

Over: BIG CREEK

1.25 N W JCT CO 35, Cleburne, AR

Built 1965 Load: 4.5 t ADT: 390

Lancing/Z-Ew/1.02

Fair

Over: Ditch

0.4 Miles E CR 317, Crittenden, AR

Built 2009 Load: 4.5 t ADT: 173

Sh118/Sec-3/L10.60

Fair

Over: Chatman Branch

3.9 Mi N Jct Sh 118 Us 64, Crittenden, AR

Built 1919 Load: 4.5 t ADT: 230

CR 62-H,LOST CR

Fair

Over: LOST CREEK

2.7 MI WEST CO RD 63, Garland, AR

Built 1984 Load: 4.5 t ADT: 357

CR 3021 Marion

Fair

Over: LITTLE SUGAR ORCHARD CR

.25 MI N OF PYATT, Marion, AR

Built 1992 Load: 4.5 t ADT: 275

C.R 139-H(WILDWOOD

Fair

Over: LITTLE COSSATOT RIVER

0.75 MI W LOCKESBURG, Sevier, AR

Built 1908 Load: 4.5 t ADT: 25

Old Hwy 389 - E

Fair

Over: Creek

0.14 M W Jct SH 95, Van Buren, AR

Built 1940 Load: 4.5 t ADT: 58

FDR 501A

Fair

Over: BLAYLOCK CREEK

.01 MI S OF FDR 106, Polk, AR

Built 2000 Load: 5.2 t ADT: 10

CR 826 - B

Fair

Over: JOHNSON CREEK

0.17 MI N US 412, Greene, AR

Built 1992 Load: 5.4 t ADT: 63

C.R. 49 - E- 3.32

Fair

Over: BRIDGE CREEK

3.2 E JCT S H 195, Hempstead, AR

Built 1994 Load: 5.4 t ADT: 11

CR 13 Possum Tr

Fair

Over: Blakely Creek

2.45 Mi E SH 128, Hot Spring, AR

Built 1996 Load: 5.4 t ADT: 2

County Road 664

Fair

Over: Mill Creek - Polk Co.

1.76 NE SH 370, Polk, AR

Built 1945 Load: 5.4 t ADT: 20

Libby Rd/Heber Spr

Fair

Over: SULPHUR CREEK

0.1 MI SE JCT SH 110, Cleburne, AR

Built 1938 Load: 6.4 t ADT: 26

North C St/Wynne

Fair

Over: Creek

0.01 South Of Holt St, Cross, AR

Built 2000 Load: 6.4 t ADT: 134

Sheep Farm Road

Fair

Over: Hurricane Cr. - Frank Co

2.48 M NE OF SH 23, Franklin, AR

Built 1940 Load: 6.4 t ADT: 242

CR 15 Midway Road

Fair

Over: PRAIRIE BAYOU

2.0 MI S OF JCT I-30, Hot Spring, AR

Built 1999 Load: 6.4 t ADT: 610

CR 7 Izard County

Fair

Over: EAST ROCKY BAYOU

1.25 MI W SH 58, Izard, AR

Built 1987 Load: 6.4 t ADT: 60

Cr-814/Z-G/L-2.21

Fair

Over: Creek

2.2 Miles West Of Sh 261, Lee, AR

Built 1986 Load: 6.4 t ADT: 70

W.GeorgePikeLn-CR

Fair

Over: Holt Branch Relief

0.1 Mi N WMcCallie-DeWitt, Arkansas, AR

Built 1992 Load: 7.3 t ADT: 147

Clark CR 50 Z-D

Fair

Over: DEGRAY CREEK

.75 M W CO RD 30 & 50, Clark, AR

Built 1930 Load: 7.3 t ADT: 114

CR 338/McClendonRd

Fair

Over: Canal No. 18

100' N SH 4-McGehee, Desha, AR

Built 1999 Load: 7.3 t ADT: 53

SH 83-02 LM 2.67

Fair

Over: Creek

2.67 Mi N US278-RoseHill, Drew, AR

Built 1930 Load: 7.3 t ADT: 1,149

CR 69/ C Gifford

Fair

Over: FRANCOIS CREEK

.90 M S CO RD 69 & HWY 67, Hot Spring, AR

Built 1928 Load: 7.3 t ADT: 100

CR 616-F-MAC RD

Fair

Over: BAYOU DEVIEW

0.35 MI W CR 616 & 3, Poinsett, AR

Built 2010 Load: 7.3 t ADT: 35

SH 326

Fair

Over: Creek

5.53 M E of SH 124, Pope, AR

Built 1928 Load: 7.3 t ADT: 1,200

SHANNON HILLS DR.

Fair

Over: OTTER CREEK

.10 M E CLAYTON DR, Saline, AR

Built 1980 Load: 7.3 t ADT: 846

PROJECT ROAD

Fair

Over: Blue Mntn Lake Emergency

5 MI. SE OF BLUE MOUNTAIN, Yell, AR

Built 1947 Load: 7.7 t ADT: 55

Williams Street

Fair

Over: Boy Scout Branch

0.6MI W CORD 24, Franklin, AR

Built 1960 Load: 8.2 t ADT: 38

CR102G Kinsey Mtn

Fair

Over: MEYERS CREEK

.04 MI W CR 103, Garland, AR

Built 1970 Load: 8.2 t ADT: 160

CR 411

Fair

Over: Caney Creek

0.6 M S of SH 278, Howard, AR

Built 1965 Load: 8.2 t ADT: 5

CR 516 - D

Fair

Over: RUNNING WATER CREEK

2 Mi. SE COFFMAN, Lawrence, AR

Built 2006 Load: 8.2 t ADT: 26

Sh-185/Sec-1/L1.48

Fair

Over: Ditch

1.09 Mi West Jct Sh 242, Phillips, AR

Built 1974 Load: 8.2 t ADT: 570

CR 919 Durham Road

Fair

Over: Bayou Meto

2 M N US 165, Prairie, AR

Built 2009 Load: 8.2 t ADT: 68

Greasy Valley Road

Fair

Over: Buckley Branch-Wash. Co.

7.4 MI S SH 45, Washington, AR

Built 1977 Load: 8.2 t ADT: 1,718

CR 614/White Co.

Fair

Over: Little Cane Creek

1.42 Mi.NE SH 31, White, AR

Built 2001 Load: 8.2 t ADT: 179

Showing 501-550 of 5,544 bridges

Data sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI), latest released cycle. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges.

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