Clark County Bridge Report Card
Clark County scores 90 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Clark County, Arkansas
Clark County has 201 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 7 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 3.5% is at or below the 5.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 5,065 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Clark County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 90/100 (A). The county has 201 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 7 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 5,065 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 3.5% | 7.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.8% of measured traffic | 0.6 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.5% | 1.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 51 years vs 48 nationally | 1.4 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 632,236 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 3.5% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.5% |
| Average Bridge Age | 51 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 5,065 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Clark County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co RD 223 Zone I over Brushy Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 29 | 1935 |
| US 67 S-5 Lm 11.07 over Big Deceiper Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,200 | 1931 |
| Us67 Sec4 Lm 0.01 over Little Missouri River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,492 | 1931 |
| Clark CR 404 Z-d over Little Degray Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 115 | 2006 |
| Clark CR 50 Z-d over Degray Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 114 | 1930 |
| Clark CR 8 Z-g over South Boat Ditch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 69 | 1928 |
| CR 30 (degray Rd.) over I 30-sec 14 Log 76.64 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 46 | 1965 |
| I-30 Sec14 Lm73.28 over Mill Creek | High traffic | Fair | 32,000 | 1965 |
| I-30 S-14 Lm 75.59 over Caney Creek | High traffic | Good | 32,000 | 1965 |
| I-30 over Bayou De Roche | High traffic | Good | 32,000 | 2020 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.