Hot Spring County Bridge Report Card
Hot Spring County scores 81 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Hot Spring County, Arkansas
Hot Spring County has 222 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 11 rated poor and 2 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 5.0% is at or below the 5.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 72,087 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Hot Spring County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 81/100 (B). The county has 222 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 11 in poor condition and 2 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 72,087 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 | 5.0% | 9.9 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 7.3% of measured traffic | 5.5 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.9% | 1.8 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 53 years vs 48 nationally | 2.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 991,150 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 | 5.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.9% |
| Average Bridge Age | 53 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 72,087 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Hot Spring County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US 270b Log 2.23 over Front ST Uprr &1st | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 18,000 | 1955 |
| I-30 EB Log 97.06 over Ouachita Rvr; Riverview | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 15,000 | 1963 |
| I-30 WB Log 84.11 over West Fork Delisle Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 14,500 | 1967 |
| US 270 WB over I-30 Log 97.98 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 8,500 | 1964 |
| US 270 E.b. over I-30 Log 97.98 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 8,500 | 1964 |
| US 67 Log 3.11 over Union Pacific Rr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,500 | 1931 |
| CR 71-d Military over Nine Mile Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,183 | 1996 |
| SH 283-3 Log 0.25 over I-30 Log 82.59 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 890 | 1967 |
| CR 36/a Hixon Loop over Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 509 | 1985 |
| CR 71-d Military over Rayburn Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 254 | 1987 |
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.