Bridge conditions in Lafayette County, Arkansas
72 inventoried bridges · 2 rated poor · 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
The federal inventory lists 72 bridges in Lafayette County: 41 rated good, 29 fair, and 2 poor.
- 2 of the 72 bridges in Lafayette County, Arkansas, are rated in poor condition (2.8%) in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory, as of .
- 41 bridges (56.9%) are rated good and 29 (40.3%) fair.
- The median Lafayette County bridge was built in 1991.
- The busiest poor-rated bridge is SH 160 Sec.02-9.00 over Bodcaw Creek (built 1964), carrying about 1,300 vehicles a day.
Good 56.9% · Fair 40.3% · Poor 2.8% of 72 bridges
Bridges rated poor
Every bridge in the county with a poor rating, busiest first. Poor means a major component is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale; it is a repair flag, not a closure notice.
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SH 160 Sec.02-9.00 over Bodcaw Creek | 1964 | 1,300 | Poor |
| C.R. 22 - B - 5.11 over Creek | 1998 | 75 | Poor |
Busiest bridges in the county
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.s.82sec.02-11.86 over Tatum Branch | 2005 | 5,700 | Fair |
| US 82 Sec.02-7.49 over Battle Creek | 1969 | 5,400 | Fair |
| US 82 Sec.02-8.97 over Waterway | 1969 | 5,400 | Fair |
| US 82 - 02 - 16.95 over Dorcheat Bayou | 1970 | 5,100 | Fair |
| US 82 Sec.02-16.77 over Dortcheat Rlf | 1970 | 5,100 | Fair |
| US 82 Sec.02-13.32 over Ditch | 1970 | 5,000 | Good |
| US 82 Sec.02-13.64 over Ditch | 1970 | 5,000 | Fair |
| US 82-02-10.60 over Bodcau Creek | 2021 | 4,900 | Good |
| US 82 Sec.02-3.76 over Drainage Ditch | 1966 | 4,000 | Fair |
| US 82 Sec.02-4.01 over Field Bayou | 1966 | 4,000 | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025. Counts cover inventoried highway bridges over 20 feet; ratings are reported by the state DOT.
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