Yell County Bridge Report Card
Yell County scores 89 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Yell County, Arkansas
Yell County has 227 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 6 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 6,217 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Yell County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 89/100 (B). The county has 227 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 6 in poor condition and 2 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 6,217 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% | 5.3 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 2.1% of measured traffic | 1.6 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.9% | 1.8 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 54 years vs 48 nationally | 2.7 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 294,542 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 | 0.9% |
| Average Bridge Age | 54 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 6,217 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Yell County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SH 27 over Abandoned Railroad | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,932 | 1955 |
| HWY 27 Side Drain over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 610 | 1968 |
| SH 154 over Chickalah Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 560 | 1969 |
| Fdr 11 over Cedar Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1923 |
| Fdr 519 over Drain | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1982 |
| Cr8/duck Pond RD over Fourche Lafave River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 15 | 1905 |
| SH 80 over Mountain Branch | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 736 | 1956 |
| Horseshoe Lake RD over Petit Jean River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 39 | 1986 |
| SH 7-sec 13 over Co RD 470 Rr Ark Riv | High traffic | Good | 25,000 | 1971 |
| SH 27 over Smiley Bayou | High traffic | Good | 6,600 | 2000 |
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.