Bridge Condition Trends in Arkansas
Between 2015 and 2025, bridge conditions in Arkansas have worsened. The share of bridges rated poor went from 4.7% to 5.4% — a change of 0.6 percentage points.
Condition Summary
| Year | Total | Good | Fair | Poor | Poor % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 12,853 | 7,013 | 5,230 | 610 | 4.7% |
| 2020 | 12,946 | 6,391 | 5,892 | 663 | 5.1% |
| 2025 | 12,978 | 5,770 | 6,513 | 695 | 5.4% |
Most Improved Counties in Arkansas
| County | Poor % (2015) | Poor % (2025) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Searcy | 8.5% | 3.1% | -5.4 pp |
| Carroll | 5.7% | 1.7% | -4.0 pp |
| Madison | 16.5% | 13.4% | -3.1 pp |
| Garland | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9 pp |
| Benton | 4.2% | 2.4% | -1.8 pp |
| Sevier | 7.5% | 6.1% | -1.4 pp |
| Franklin | 10.8% | 9.9% | -0.9 pp |
| Hot Spring | 5.7% | 5.0% | -0.8 pp |
| Lonoke | 5.3% | 4.8% | -0.5 pp |
| Newton | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.4 pp |