Woodruff County Bridge Report Card
Woodruff County scores 82 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Woodruff County, Arkansas
Woodruff County has 79 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 6 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 7.6% is above the 5.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 2,595 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Woodruff County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 82/100 (B). The county has 79 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 6 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 2,595 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 | 7.6% | 15.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 3.2% of measured traffic | 2.4 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 50 years vs 48 nationally | 0.8 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 81,370 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 | 7.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 50 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 2,595 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Woodruff County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sh-17/sec-5/l4.65 over Cache River Relief | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 920 | 1948 |
| Sh-17/sec-5/l-4.86 over Cache River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 920 | 1948 |
| Sh-33/sec-7/l-9.16 over Cache Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 475 | 1968 |
| Sh-269/sec-1/l2.29 over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 200 | 1976 |
| Sh-260/sec-2/l0.37 over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 40 | 1976 |
| Sh-260/sec-2/l0.97 over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 40 | 1976 |
| Us-64/sec-12/l0.16 over White River Relief | High traffic | Fair | 5,900 | 1930 |
| Us-64/sec-12/l2.20 over Goose Pond | High traffic | Fair | 5,900 | 1930 |
| US 64-woodruff Co. over White River-district 1 | High traffic | Fair | 5,900 | 2002 |
| Us-64/sec-13/l0.91 over Caney Creek | High traffic | Fair | 4,800 | 1966 |
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.