Crittenden County Bridge Report Card
Crittenden County scores 81 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Crittenden County, Arkansas
Crittenden County has 234 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 18 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 7.7% is above the 5.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 70,778 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Crittenden County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 81/100 (B). The county has 234 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 18 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 70,778 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 | 7.7% | 15.4 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 3.9% of measured traffic | 3.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.4% | 0.9 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 46 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,794,069 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 | 7.7% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.4% |
| Average Bridge Age | 46 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 70,778 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Crittenden County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I 40 EB Lns over SH 77 Bn Rr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 27,500 | 1959 |
| I 40-sec 52 WB LN over SH 77 Bn Rr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 27,500 | 1959 |
| No Ingram Blvd. over Ten Mile Bayou Diversion | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,900 | 1960 |
| N Rich Rd/west Mem over Ten Mile Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,200 | 1965 |
| Sh-147/sec-1/l0.73 over Fish Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 904 | 1935 |
| North Lehr Drive over Ten Mile Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 850 | 1960 |
| Sh-149/sec5/l1.473 over Tupelo Break | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 750 | 1977 |
| Bucklake/z-e/l-2.9 over Buck Lake | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 360 | 1976 |
| Bucklake/z-f/2.31 over Blackfish Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 360 | 1976 |
| Pecan Grove/z-fe over Ditch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 301 | 1935 |
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.