Perry County Bridge Report Card
Perry County scores 91 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Perry County, Arkansas
Perry County has 118 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 2 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 1.7% is at or below the 5.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 66 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Perry County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 91/100 (A). The county has 118 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 2 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 66 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 | 1.7% | 3.4 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.1% of measured traffic | 0.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.8% | 1.7 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 56 years vs 48 nationally | 3.4 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 115,470 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 | 1.7% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.8% |
| Average Bridge Age | 56 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 66 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Perry County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Bridge RD over Fourche La Fave River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 34 | 1909 |
| 2nd Street Perry over Haydon Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 32 | 1910 |
| Shepherds Ford RD over S. Fourche La Fave River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 43 | 2008 |
| SH 60 over Ouachita Creek | High traffic | Fair | 5,826 | 1970 |
| SH 9 over Fourche Lafave Rvr | High traffic | Fair | 5,000 | 1939 |
| Ar HWY 9 over Harris Creek | High traffic | Good | 4,400 | 2024 |
| SH 9 over Cypress Relief | High traffic | Fair | 3,711 | 1938 |
| SH 60 over Taylor Creek | High traffic | Good | 3,126 | 1957 |
| SH 60 over Branch | High traffic | Good | 3,126 | 2004 |
| SH 9 over Maumelle River | High traffic | Good | 2,800 | 1996 |
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.