Cross County Bridge Report Card
Cross County scores 68 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Cross County, Arkansas
Cross County has 127 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 17 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 13.4% is above the 5.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 13,212 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Cross County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 68/100 (D). The county has 127 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 17 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 13,212 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 | 13.4% | 26.8 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 6.6% of measured traffic | 5.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 46 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 199,265 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 | 13.4% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 46 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 13,212 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Cross County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sh-1/sec14/l10.022 over Wolfe Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,400 | 1950 |
| Sh-1/sec14/l11.394 over Cooper Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,203 | 1951 |
| Sh-350/sec2/l0.579 over Turrey Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,100 | 1976 |
| Sh-364/sec2/l2.778 over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 620 | 1975 |
| Sh-42/sec-2/l5.629 over Gum Slough | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 609 | 1934 |
| Sh-42/sec-2/l6.421 over Brushy Lake | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 609 | 1956 |
| Sh-193/sec2/l9.267 over Caney Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 360 | 1969 |
| Sh-163/sec2/l14.31 over Sugar Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 340 | 1962 |
| Sh-364/sec1/l9.177 over Ditch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 290 | 1950 |
| Sh364/sec1/l12.413 over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 290 | 1976 |
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.