Ar SH 1 & Mo SH Bb over St. Francis River
Clay County, Arkansas · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Ar SH 1 & Mo SH Bb over St. Francis River in Clay County, Arkansas, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 620 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2018).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 94 of the 201 inventoried bridges in Clay County rated fair (46.8%); 21 (10.4%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated July 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 548 ft |
| Location | 4.86 Mi E of US 62 |
| NBI structure number | 000000000003783 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | July 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 6: scour evaluation not yet made |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Arkansas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Clay County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 67-20-lm 12.03 over Cypress CR | 1931 | 8,799 | Fair |
| US 67-20- Lm 10.39 over Cypress Creek | 1928 | 7,389 | Fair |
| US 67-20- Lm 9.50 over Middle Creek | 1928 | 7,300 | Fair |
| US 67-20- Lm 12.83 over Ditch | 1928 | 6,935 | Fair |
| US 67-20- Lm 8.40 over Oak CR | 1928 | 6,666 | Fair |
| US 67 Sec. 20 over Murray Creek | 1928 | 6,666 | Good |
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