Poinsett County Bridge Report Card
Poinsett County scores 62 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Poinsett County, Arkansas
Poinsett County has 194 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 31 rated poor and 2 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 16.0% is above the 5.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 25,473 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Poinsett County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 62/100 (D). The county has 194 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 31 in poor condition and 2 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 25,473 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 | 16.0% | 32.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 5.3% of measured traffic | 4.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.0% | 2.1 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 44 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 481,214 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 | 16.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 44 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 25,473 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Poinsett County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SH 140-01- Lm 9.93 over Little River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,500 | 1948 |
| SH 140-01- Lm 1.74 over Left Hand Chute | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,700 | 1948 |
| SH 140-01- Lm 9.11 over Little River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,700 | 1948 |
| Co. RD 852 over HWY 14 Side Drain | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,500 | 1965 |
| SH 69-06- Lm 1.51 over Ditch No 7 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,666 | 1962 |
| SH 135-01-lm 15.09 over Right Chute Little River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,500 | 1954 |
| SH 135-01-lm 15.60 over Ditch No 4 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,500 | 1954 |
| SH 135-01-lm 6.03 over Ditch No 47 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,492 | 1954 |
| SH 135-01- Lm 0.99 over Dead Timber Lake | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,100 | 1954 |
| SH 135-01- Lm 2.67 over Tyronza River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,100 | 1954 |
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.