Cleburne County Bridge Report Card
Cleburne County scores 91 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Cleburne County, Arkansas
Cleburne County has 53 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 2 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 3.8% is at or below the 5.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 523 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Cleburne County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 91/100 (A). The county has 53 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 2 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 523 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 | 3.8% | 7.5 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.5% of measured traffic | 0.4 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 50 years vs 48 nationally | 1.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 103,259 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 | 3.8% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 50 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 523 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Cleburne County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E.8th St. Heber Sp over Sulphur Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 457 | 1994 |
| Cr13/cleburne Co. over Taylor Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 66 | 1930 |
| HWY 25 over Mill Creek | High traffic | Good | 10,600 | 2020 |
| Sh25b/cleburne Co. over Sugar Loaf Creek | High traffic | Fair | 8,007 | 1929 |
| SH 25/cleburne Co. over Sulphur Creek | High traffic | Good | 6,700 | 1990 |
| Arkansas HWY 25 over Dam Spillway | High traffic | Fair | 6,200 | 1964 |
| Ar HWY 25 over Cadron Creek | High traffic | Good | 5,700 | 2024 |
| SH 110/cleburne Co over Little Red River | High traffic | Fair | 4,934 | 1971 |
| SH 16/cleburne Co. over Little Red River Gfl | High traffic | Fair | 4,605 | 1961 |
| SH 25/cleburne Co. over Creek | High traffic | Good | 4,200 | 1929 |
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.