Union County Bridge Report Card
Union County scores 94 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Union County, Arkansas
Union County has 289 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 3 rated poor and 3 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 1.0% is at or below the 5.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 11,686 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Union County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 94/100 (A). The county has 289 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 3 in poor condition and 3 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 11,686 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 | 1.0% | 2.1 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 2.2% of measured traffic | 1.6 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.0% | 2.1 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 33 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 539,677 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 | 1.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 33 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 11,686 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Union County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US 82b S5 Lm 2.42 over Un Pac Rr & Jackson ST | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 11,000 | 1935 |
| SH 172 S-0 Lm 1.59 over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 416 | 1986 |
| Cr5(op US 82)l20.1 over US 82-sec 5 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 270 | 1978 |
| SH 7 S 2 Lm 11.70 over Smackover Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 5,679 | 1974 |
| SH 7 SB S2 Lm11.34 over Smackover Relief | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 2,840 | 1974 |
| US 82 S7 Lm 1.26 over Lapile Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 2,600 | 1931 |
| US 82b S-5 Lm 2.86 over Cri&p | High traffic | Fair | 11,000 | 1936 |
| US 82 S-5 Lm 20.99 over Creek | High traffic | Fair | 10,000 | 1979 |
| SH 7sb Lns Lm3.19 over Goodwin Creek | High traffic | Fair | 9,993 | 1972 |
| SH 7 NB S2 Lm 3.20 over Goodwin Creek | High traffic | Good | 9,993 | 1984 |
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.