Pulaski County Bridge Report Card
Pulaski County scores 90 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Pulaski County, Arkansas
Pulaski County has 730 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 19 rated poor and 2 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 2.6% is at or below the 5.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 659,694 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Pulaski County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 90/100 (A). The county has 730 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 19 in poor condition and 2 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 659,694 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 | 2.6% | 5.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 5.8% of measured traffic | 4.3 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.3% | 0.5 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 45 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 11,381,131 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 | 2.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.3% |
| Average Bridge Age | 45 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 659,694 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Pulaski County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I-30 Log 141.70 over Union Pacific Rr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 119,000 | 1961 |
| I-630 WB Log 2.10 over Rice Thayer Rr Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 55,000 | 1969 |
| I-630 EB Log 2.10 over Rice Thayer Rr Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 55,000 | 1969 |
| I-30 EB Log 136.91 over SH 367 Rr Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 53,500 | 1961 |
| I-30 WB Log 136.90 over SH 367 Rr Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 53,500 | 1961 |
| US 67 NB Log 10.89 over SH 161 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50,000 | 1958 |
| I 30-wb Log 138.29 over Frontage RD & U.p.r.r. | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 49,000 | 1960 |
| I 30-eb Log 138.28 over Frontage RD & U.p.r.r. | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 49,000 | 1960 |
| I 440 WB Log 3.92 over Lindsey Road | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 24,628 | 1977 |
| I-440 EB Log 3.80 over Lindsey Road | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 24,628 | 1977 |
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.