Phillips County Bridge Report Card
Phillips County scores 47 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Phillips County, Arkansas
Phillips County has 97 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 19 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 19.6% is above the 5.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 18,933 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Phillips County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 47/100 (F). The county has 97 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 19 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 18,933 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 | 19.6% | 39.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 16.2% of measured traffic | 12.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.0% | 2.1 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 43 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 116,909 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 | 19.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 43 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 18,933 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Phillips County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Us-49/sec10/l17.99 over Ar Delta Heritage Trail | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 8,056 | 1948 |
| US 49- Phillips Co over Mississippi River-dist 1 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,900 | 1961 |
| Us-49/sec-11/l0.08 over Rr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,900 | 1961 |
| Sh-20/sec-1/l22.43 over Long Lake | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,000 | 1966 |
| Little Rock Street over Caney Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 460 | 1986 |
| Cr-518/z-k/l-5.56 over Cypress Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 455 | 1984 |
| Sh316/sec-1/l10.97 over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 350 | 1972 |
| Sh-20/sec-1/l13.64 over Long Lake | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 180 | 1970 |
| Sh-20/sec-1/l-9.73 over Cypress Slough | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 130 | 1970 |
| Sh-20/sec-1/l14.45 over Floyd Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 130 | 1970 |
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.