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%.

Condition Distribution

Arkansas45.5%49.3%GoodFairPoor
Bridge inventory deck-condition mix - Arkansas (FHWA NBI)

Counties (75)

Arkansas 52 Ashley 41 Baxter 36 Benton 162 Boone 43 Bradley 34 Calhoun 53 Carroll 51 Chicot 21 Clark 83 Clay 66 Cleburne 28 Cleveland 37 Columbia 59 Conway 68 Craighead 169 Crawford 127 Crittenden 108 Cross 55 Dallas 51 Desha 26 Drew 73 Faulkner 85 Franklin 68 Fulton 44 Garland 144 Grant 44 Greene 93 Hempstead 100 Hot Spring 110 Howard 33 Independence 92 Izard 45 Jackson 60 Jefferson 153 Johnson 66 Lafayette 36 Lawrence 61 Lee 35 Lincoln 49 Little River 28 Logan 59 Lonoke 73 Madison 58 Marion 29 Miller 130 Mississippi 115 Monroe 46 Montgomery 91 Nevada 55 Newton 32 Ouachita 59 Perry 57 Phillips 40 Pike 36 Poinsett 83 Polk 88 Pope 82 Prairie 37 Pulaski 309 Randolph 45 Saline 76 Scott 102 Searcy 38 Sebastian 128 Sevier 55 Sharp 42 St. Francis 107 Stone 37 Union 99 Van Buren 47 Washington 191 White 170 Woodruff 35 Yell 104

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.

CR 419 C

Poor

Over: CREEK

3 MI NO MARMADUKE, Greene, AR

Built 1992 Load: 1.8 t ADT: 227

Moccasin Creek Rd.

Poor

Over: Moccasin Creek

1.32 Mi. Jct SH5 & Mocca, Izard, AR

Built 1998 Load: 1.8 t ADT: 50

SH 230-05- LM 7.45

Poor

Over: Podo Creek

0.98 MI W JCT SH 91 & 230, Lawrence, AR

Built 1970 Load: 1.8 t ADT: 320

CR32-Tomlinson Rd

Poor

Over: BAYOU METO

2 Mi E of SH 31, Lonoke, AR

Built 1996 Load: 1.8 t ADT: 74

County Road 76

Poor

Over: Quachita River-Polk Co.

2.65 M SW US71 & CORD 76, Polk, AR

Built 1914 Load: 1.8 t ADT: 220

Polk Co RD 624-A

Poor

Over: Board Camp Creek

0.4 MI E JCT CO RD 57A, Polk, AR

Built 1983 Load: 1.8 t ADT: 69

All Bridges in Arkansas

SH 10

Good

Over: Ashley Creek

0.16 M. E. LOGAN CO. LINE, Yell, AR

Built 2006 Load: 21.8 t ADT: 1,300

FDR 11

Good

Over: BEAR CREEK

11.2 MI WEST OF HWY 7, Garland, AR

Built 1980 Load: 22.0 t ADT: 25

Rogers US 62 Side

Good

Over: DITCH

.01 M I S JCT US 62, Benton, AR

Built 2005 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 2,261

CR 26 Boone

Good

Over: BUSHY CREEK

3.04 Mi E SH 14, Boone, AR

Built 2003 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 707

CR 28 Boone

Good

Over: BRANCH HOLLOW CREEK

.4 MI N JCT SH 14, Boone, AR

Built 2007 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 50

Bradley CR-227 Z-C

Good

Over: FRANKLIN CREEK

.59 MI N CO RD 16, Bradley, AR

Built 1998 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 151

US 62 Carroll

Good

Over: Creek

6.69mi W of Boone Co, Carroll, AR

Built 1992 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 6,899

US 65-22 LM 6.25

Good

Over: Ditch

0.1 Mi S SH 8-Grand Lake, Chicot, AR

Built 1946 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 1,698

SH 90-02- LM 2.27

Good

Over: VANCEL CREEK

2.27 MI NO JCT US 49, Clay, AR

Built 2004 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 1,348

W SCOTT ST/HEBER

Good

Over: SULPHUR CREEK

.18 W SH 25, Cleburne, AR

Built 1972 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 126

Col. CoRD10 ZoneH

Good

Over: Hurricane Creek

0.5 Mi. W Jct Cr. 5 & 10, Columbia, AR

Built 2005 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 155

Col. Co Rd 1 Z-E

Good

Over: Dorcheat Bayou

0.4 Mi.S. Jct.Cr.1 & 50, Columbia, AR

Built 2005 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 436

Col. CR 34 ZONE B

Good

Over: Big Creek

1.2 MI S JCT US 82, Columbia, AR

Built 2006 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 352

US 79 S2 LM 8 .24

Good

Over: Creek

8.24 MI NO JCT US 82, Columbia, AR

Built 2011 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 2,600

SH 213

Good

Over: Pool Hollow Creek

1.3 M W of SH 95, Conway, AR

Built 1961 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 796

SH 213

Good

Over: Pool Hollow Creek

1.7 M W of SH 95, Conway, AR

Built 1961 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 796

Clinton School Rd

Good

Over: Bridger Creek

0.18 m No. of US49, Craighead, AR

Built 2015 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 734

SH 226-02 LM 2.91

Good

Over: Cache River

2.6 M W of Cash, Craighead, AR

Built 2012 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 3,133

SH 226-02 LM 2.95

Good

Over: Cache River

2.65 M W SH 18, Craighead, AR

Built 2012 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 3,133

SH 226-02-LM 2.91

Good

Over: CACHE RIVER

2.6 MI W OF CASH, Craighead, AR

Built 2011 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 3,133

SH. 226-02-LM 2.95

Good

Over: CACHE RIVER

2.65 MI W SH 18, Craighead, AR

Built 2011 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 3,133

SH 18-04-LM 9.81

Good

Over: Maple Slough

4 MI. W Jct. SH 158, Craighead, AR

Built 2003 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 12,000

I-555 SB OFF RAMP

Good

Over: Ditch

Washington Ave. Intchng., Craighead, AR

Built 2006 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 1,652

W Parker Road

Good

Over: Ditch

Washington Ave. Intchng, Craighead, AR

Built 2006 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 160

I-55SO/Sec11/12.68

Good

Over: 15 Mile Bayou

2.5 Mi N Of Marion, Ark, Crittenden, AR

Built 1956 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 2,660

I-55SO/Sec11/20.55

Good

Over: Big Creek

1.0 Mile South Of Sh 42, Crittenden, AR

Built 1956 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 2,956

I-55FN/Se11/L22.26

Good

Over: Dry Bayou

0.7 Mi North Jct Sh 42, Crittenden, AR

Built 1956 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 2,956

I-55FS/Sec11/22.26

Good

Over: Dry Bayou

0.76 Miles North Of Sh 42, Crittenden, AR

Built 1956 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 3,700

Cr-521/Z-G/L-5.46

Good

Over: First Creek

1.0 Mi S Jct Cr 5 & Us 64, Cross, AR

Built 2011 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 83

SH 7 S-5 LM16.82

Good

Over: PEARSON CREEK

0.1 MI N JCT SH 8, Dallas, AR

Built 1955 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 1,004

SH 35-08 LM 1.95

Good

Over: Jordan Creek

1.95 Mi SE US278-Monticel, Drew, AR

Built 1959 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 3,092

SH 35-08 LM 15.67

Good

Over: Bayou Bartholomew Relief

15.67 Mi E US 278-Collins, Drew, AR

Built 1959 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 1,700

SH 285

Good

Over: Creek

1.68 MI N SH 25, Faulkner, AR

Built 1998 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 2,800

SH 217 - Franklin

Good

Over: Cypress Creek

2.96 NW JCT SH 23, Franklin, AR

Built 1940 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 1,600

CR45/Fulton County

Good

Over: Flat Branch

1.34MI S SH 289, Fulton, AR

Built 2006 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 50

US 270-5 Log 22.67

Good

Over: CREEK

.2 MI WEST SH 7, Garland, AR

Built 1992 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 28,000

CR 27-H (911=628)

Good

Over: JACKS CREEK

2 MI SO SH 34, Greene, AR

Built 1996 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 480

Cr. 70-C 911=434

Good

Over: Ditch

3 Mi N JCT Hwy 49 & CR 70, Greene, AR

Built 1983 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 93

SH 141

Good

Over: SCATTER CREEK

0.3 mile west of Hooker, Greene, AR

Built 2007 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 620

SH 7-8 Log 7.66

Good

Over: BIG HILL CREEK

7.66 MI NO CLARK CO LINE, Hot Spring, AR

Built 1928 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 5,600

SH 73 SEC. 01-1.85

Good

Over: DITCH

2.2 MI E OF SARATOGA, Howard, AR

Built 1956 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 1,062

CR 87/Indepen. Co.

Good

Over: CREEK

2.95 M E US 167, Independence, AR

Built 1976 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 940

SH 226/Jackson Co.

Good

Over: Willow Ditch

5.57 MI E. US 67, Jackson, AR

Built 2003 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 1,200

JoeT.HensleeRd-CR

Good

Over: Canal

2.53 Mi E SH 256-Wright, Jefferson, AR

Built 1964 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 283

SH 190-05 LM 5.98

Good

Over: Bayou Imbeau

@ Indiana St.-Pine Bluff, Jefferson, AR

Built 1925 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 2,346

SH 190-05 LM 5.95

Good

Over: Bayou Imbeau

@ Virginia St-PineBluff, Jefferson, AR

Built 1925 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 2,011

SH 530-06 LM 5.71

Good

Over: Steep Bank Creek

0.25 Mi S CR35-Pinebergen, Jefferson, AR

Built 2011 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 5,100

CO RD 73 ZONE A

Good

Over: WALKER CREEK

0.3 MI E JCT CR73 & SH 53, Lafayette, AR

Built 1998 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 44

C.R.200 - A-0.29

Good

Over: WALKER CREEK

0.29 MI. E. OF S.HWY 53, Lafayette, AR

Built 2001 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 53

CR 31

Good

Over: Clear Creek

1.2 M W SH 53 & HWY 31, Lafayette, AR

Built 2021 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 658

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