Nevada County Bridge Report Card
Nevada County scores 83 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Nevada County, Arkansas
Nevada County has 131 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 6 rated poor and 3 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 4.6% is at or below the 5.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 4,984 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Nevada County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 83/100 (B). The county has 131 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 6 in poor condition and 3 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 4,984 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 | 4.6% | 9.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 2.0% of measured traffic | 1.5 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 2.3% | 4.6 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 52 years vs 48 nationally | 1.8 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 250,458 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 | 4.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 2.3% |
| Average Bridge Age | 52 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 4,984 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Nevada County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SH 53 Sec.02-0.001 over Little Missouri River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,100 | 1964 |
| SH 24 - 05 - 15.12 over Caney Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,393 | 1950 |
| SH 387 - 01- 2.28 over (mill Cr.)white Oak Lake | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 150 | 1971 |
| SH 76 Sec.01-5.88 over W Fork Caney | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 140 | 1955 |
| Co. Rd.35 -e- 2.41 over Wilson Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 121 | 2003 |
| C.r. 290 - C -4.35 over Caney Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 80 | 1929 |
| SH 299 Sec.02-9.50 over Cypress Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 110 | 1972 |
| SH 299 Sec.02-9.16 over Caney Creek. | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 110 | 1974 |
| SH 299 Sec.02-9.69 over Cypress Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 110 | 1974 |
| I -30 Sec.13-42.58 over Steel Creek | High traffic | Fair | 30,000 | 1968 |
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.