Stone County Bridge Report Card
Stone County scores 48 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Stone County, Arkansas
Stone County has 73 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 10 rated poor and 3 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 13.7% is above the 5.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 17,834 daily vehicle crossings.
Quote-Ready Local Facts
Copyable Facts for Reporters
BridgeLookup.com gives Stone County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 48/100 (F). The county has 73 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 10 in poor condition and 3 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 17,834 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 | 13.7% | 27.4 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 19.4% of measured traffic | 14.6 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 4.1% | 8.2 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 52 years vs 48 nationally | 1.6 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 91,898 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 | 13.7% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 4.1% |
| Average Bridge Age | 52 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 17,834 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Stone County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR 2/stone County over Meadow Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,024 | 1990 |
| Double Bridge Loop over South Sylamore Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25 | 1980 |
| SH 66/stone County over Tubbs Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,286 | 1955 |
| SH 66/stone County over Lick Fork Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,286 | 1955 |
| SH 5/stone County over Sylamore Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,500 | 1938 |
| SH 66/stone County over Timbo Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,600 | 1956 |
| SH 5/stone County over Sugarloaf Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,463 | 1971 |
| SH 9/stone County over Lick Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,000 | 1963 |
| SH 9/stone County over Brushy Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,000 | 1963 |
| SH 14/stone County over So Sylamore Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 650 | 1973 |
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.