Craighead County Bridge Report Card
Craighead County scores 95 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Craighead County, Arkansas
Craighead County has 443 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 9 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 2.0% is at or below the 5.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 7,832 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Craighead County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 95/100 (A). The county has 443 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 9 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 7,832 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 | 2.0% | 4.1 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.5% of measured traffic | 0.4 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.2% | 0.5 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 30 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,533,978 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 | 2.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.2% |
| Average Bridge Age | 30 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 7,832 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Craighead County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SH 463 RT Side Pvt over RT HWY RD Ditch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,200 | 1965 |
| SH 158-05- Lm 2.35 over Little Bay Ditch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,100 | 1980 |
| CR 948 - A over Ditch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 650 | 1977 |
| Cr948 - Lm 3.22 over Big Lake | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 650 | 1977 |
| SH 18-03- Lm 11.08 over Ditch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 560 | 1960 |
| SH 91-02- Lm 2.22 over Cache River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 410 | 1959 |
| Cr20 -g 911- 108 over Union Pacific Railroad | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 174 | 1957 |
| CR 876 - A over Ditch Number 5 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 48 | 1984 |
| CR 837 - A over Cockle Burr Slough | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 40 | 1976 |
| SH 148-05- Lm 2.59 over Cockle Burr Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 310 | 1978 |
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.