Fun fact: Covered bridges were roofed to protect the wood, not the travelers.
Fun fact: Covered bridges were roofed to protect the wood, not the travelers.
Infrastructure Grade
Infrastructure Report Card
5.4% of bridges in poor condition
Total Bridges
12,978
Poor Condition
695(5.4%)
Avg Bridge Age
46 yrs
Trend
Stable
| Metric | Arkansas | National Avg | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| % Poor Condition | 5.4% | 6.7% | Stable |
| vs. National Average | -1.3 pts | -- | -- |
| Average Bridge Age | 46 yrs | 48 yrs | -- |
| Good or Better | 5,758(44.4%) | -- | -- |
Grade Scale
Percentage of bridges in poor condition over time. The dashed line shows the national average for comparison.
Total Bridges
12,978
Poor Condition
695(5.4%)
Average Age
46 yrs
Daily Crossings
51.3M
Good or Better
5,758(44.4%)
These bridges have at least one major component rated "5" (Fair) — one step above the poor threshold. Sorted by daily traffic to highlight highest-impact structures at risk.
| Bridge | Location | Deck | Super | Sub | Daily Traffic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I 49 Benton 1 | Benton County | 5 | 7 | 7 | 108,000 |
| I-30 EB Log 136.10 | Pulaski County | 5 | 5 | 5 | 89,000 |
| I-30 EB Log 135.53 | Pulaski County | 5 | 5 | 5 | 89,000 |
| I 630 WB Log 4.48 | Pulaski County | 6 | 5 | 6 | 53,361 |
| US 71 Benton 1 | Benton County | 6 | 5 | 6 | 52,000 |
| I 40-SEC 52 | Crittenden County | 5 | 5 | 6 | 45,000 |
| NCOLLEGEAVE | Washington County | 5 | 8 | 7 | 44,355 |
| I 540 NB LNS | Crawford County | 7 | 6 | 5 | 44,000 |
| I-49 SB LNS | Washington County | 5 | 7 | 5 | 42,000 |
| I- 55 | Crittenden County | 6 | 5 | 5 | 42,000 |
| I 430 NB Log 7.32 | Pulaski County | 6 | 5 | 7 | 41,747 |
| I 430 SB Log 7.32 | Pulaski County | 6 | 5 | 6 | 41,747 |
| I 430-Log 8.54 NB | Pulaski County | 5 | 6 | 7 | 41,458 |
| I 430 Log 8.54 SB | Pulaski County | 5 | 6 | 7 | 41,458 |
| I-49 NB LNS | Washington County | 5 | 6 | 5 | 39,423 |
The 10 bridges in poorest condition, ranked by lowest sufficiency rating.
over Fourche LaFave River
over Flat Fork Creek
over Union Pacific Railroad
over Big Cypress Creek
over West Creek-Logan Co.
over LITTLE MO RIVER
over DITCH NO 11
over Moccasin Creek
over PEMISCOT BAYOU
over NORTH BIG CREEK
States with similar infrastructure profiles, ranked by percentage of bridges in poor condition.
Grading: Grades are based on the percentage of bridges classified as "poor condition." A bridge is in poor condition when at least one major component (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the NBI 0-9 scale.
Data Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) National Bridge Inventory (NBI). Data is updated annually. BridgeStats is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FHWA.
Watchlist Criteria: Bridges with any component rated "5" (Fair) are one step from the poor threshold of 4 and are flagged for monitoring. These bridges are not yet in poor condition but may deteriorate without maintenance.