Drew County Bridge Report Card
Drew County scores 94 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Drew County, Arkansas
Drew County has 149 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 3 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 2,299 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Drew County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 94/100 (A). The county has 149 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 3 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 2,299 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% | 4.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.2% of measured traffic | 0.9 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.7% | 1.3 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 38 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 195,738 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 | 0.7% |
| Average Bridge Age | 38 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 2,299 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Drew County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR 98/sullivan RD over Seven Mile Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 2007 |
| SH 83-02 Lm 2.67 over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,149 | 1930 |
| SH 138-03 Lm 7.59 over Lower Cut-off Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,100 | 1967 |
| US 278-14 Lm 9.71 over Ten Mile Creek Relief | High traffic | Good | 8,600 | 1992 |
| US 278-14 Lm 10.01 over Ten Mile Creek | High traffic | Good | 8,600 | 2002 |
| Cr15/old Warren RD over Wood Creek | High traffic | Good | 6,500 | 1996 |
| Cr15/old Warren RD over Ten Mile Creek Relief | High traffic | Good | 6,500 | 2006 |
| Cr15/old Warren RD over Ten Mile Creek | High traffic | Good | 6,500 | 2006 |
| US 278-14 Lm 8.89 over Creek | High traffic | Good | 6,400 | 1951 |
| US 278-14 Lm 2.17 over Branch | High traffic | Good | 5,500 | 1949 |
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.