Van Buren County Bridge Report Card
Van Buren County scores 77 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Van Buren County, Arkansas
Van Buren County has 98 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 8 rated poor and 2 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 8.2% is above the 5.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 4,464 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Van Buren County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 77/100 (C). The county has 98 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 8 in poor condition and 2 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 4,464 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 | 8.2% | 16.3 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 3.0% of measured traffic | 2.3 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 2.0% | 4.1 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 46 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 147,159 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 | 8.2% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 2.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 46 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 4,464 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Van Buren County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River RD over Md Fk Little Red River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 78 | 1910 |
| SH 16 over Pee Dee Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,500 | 1940 |
| SH 16 over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,500 | 1957 |
| SH 95 over Bradley CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 480 | 1956 |
| Baker Lake RD over E. Fork Point Remove Crk | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 276 | 2005 |
| Dayton RD over W Fork Of Point Remove | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 236 | 2005 |
| Sequoyah Ranch - A over N Fork Of Cadron Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 211 | 1980 |
| Archey RD - D over Archey Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 183 | 1956 |
| Burnt Ridge RD over Pee Dee Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 2,500 | 1962 |
| US 65 over Sfk Little Red River | High traffic | Good | 16,000 | 2011 |
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.