Dallas County Bridge Report Card
Dallas County scores 87 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Dallas County, Arkansas
Dallas County has 105 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 5 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 4.8% is at or below the 5.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 6,927 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Dallas County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 87/100 (B). The county has 105 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 5 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 6,927 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 | 4.8% | 9.5 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 4.5% of measured traffic | 3.4 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 44 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 152,489 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 | 4.8% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 44 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 6,927 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Dallas County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Us79b-s6/b Lm 2.39 over Cri&p Rr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,094 | 1949 |
| SH 8 S-6 Lm 5.37 over Jordan Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 261 | 1954 |
| SH 8 S-6 Lm 9.92 over W Fork Tulip Ck Relief | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 261 | 1954 |
| SH 8 S-6 Lm 10.02 over West Fork Tulip Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 261 | 1954 |
| Dallas CR 2 Z-d over Ouachita River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1980 |
| US 79 S-6 Lm 1.02 over Caney Creek | High traffic | Fair | 8,200 | 1965 |
| Us79-s-6 Lm3.42 SB over Cri&p Rr | High traffic | Fair | 8,000 | 1965 |
| US 79 Sec 6 NB LN over Cri&p Rr | High traffic | Fair | 8,000 | 1975 |
| US 167 S-7 Lm 0.87 over Cooks Creek | High traffic | Good | 5,400 | 2011 |
| US 167 S-7 Lm1.16 over Dry Creek | High traffic | Good | 5,400 | 2011 |
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.