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State Highway Infrastructure Report - Arkansas

The information below summarizes the TPM Highway Infrastructure performance measures, which include four pavement condition measures and two bridge condition measures. Per 23 CFR 490, State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) are required to establish 2- and 4-year targets for these measures. The targets should represent the anticipated condition/performance at the mid-point and end of the 4-year performance period. State DOTs establish targets at the beginning of each 4-year performance period, and report on progress every two years. When establishing targets, State DOTs have the flexibility to use the methodology they deem most appropriate. FHWA encourages States to review data sets and trends and consider factors that may affect targets. Performance targets should be data-driven, realistic, and attainable and should align with the performance management framework and legislative intent.

The targets and discussion of basis for targets, optional adjustment of targets, progress, and planned activities were provided by the State DOT in its most recent biennial performance report. FHWA has not edited this information. It is provided to help bring context to the State DOT’s performance targets and progress. The data in the tables and graphs is from the biennial performance report or HPMS data submittal as noted below each measure summary. Any questions about the information should be directed to the State DOT.

Data reported by State DOTs was collected in the previous year, representing the condition/performance at the time of collection. Thus, in the tables and graphs below, FHWA labels data with the year representing the condition/performance, rather than the year the data was reported. The same thing is done for the targets--the year represents when the corresponding actual condition/performance data will be collected, not reported. More Information.

Significant Progress Determination
FHWA determines significant progress for these measures after the mid-point and end of each performance period. A State has met or made significant progress toward target achievement if “actual” condition/performance is equal to or better than the established two-year target or “actual” condition/performance is better than baseline performance 23 CFR 490.109(e). As provided in 23 CFR 490.107(b)(2)(ii)(A), baseline condition/performance is derived from the latest data collected through the beginning date of the performance period. FHWA will classify the assessment of progress toward the achievement of an individual 2-year or 4-year target as “progress not determined” if a State provides the extenuating circumstance information required in 23 CFR 490.109(e)(5), and FHWA accepts the information.

Most recent Significant Progress Determination for the Infrastructure measures

Most Recent Significant Progress Determination for all applicable measures

Interstate Pavement in Good Condition
- Trend through 2025
  
  Desired trend: ↑
  
  Arkansas % Interstate Lane Miles Good Condition

Interstate Pavement in Good Condition	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025
Condition/Performance	65.2	--	--	--	--
Target	--	--	54.0	--	48.0

Interstate Pavement in Good Condition
The 2-year and 4-year Pavement Performance Targets for the Interstate pavements were developed using full-distress Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS) datasets for 2017 through 2020. Factors that were taken into consideration as part of this estimation included the calculated current condition, projects that are anticipated to be completed by 2023, estimated deterioration rates, and the anticipated level of available funding. The proposed targets are not intended to be “aspirational”, but rather reflect a “realistic” approach to minimizing deterioration of the existing pavements on the Interstate and non-Interstate NHS in an environment where available resources are improving. The targets represent what is forecasted to be attainable if the strategies and funding estimates in the Transportation Asset Management Plan (TAMP) are implemented. The current rate of inflation as well as the shortage in labor forces are also included.
Data Sources:
Arkansas 2022 Biennial Performance Report
Arkansas 2022 HPMS Data Submittal

Interstate Pavement in Poor Condition
- Trend through 2025
  
  Desired trend: ↓
  
  Arkansas % Interstate Lane Miles in Poor Condition

Interstate Pavement in Poor Condition	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025
Condition/Performance	1.3	--	--	--	--
Target	--	--	5.0	--	5.0

Interstate Pavement in Poor Condition
The 2-year and 4-year Pavement Performance Targets for the Interstate pavements were developed using full-distress Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS) datasets for 2017 through 2020. Factors that were taken into consideration as part of this estimation included the calculated current condition, projects that are anticipated to be completed by 2023, estimated deterioration rates, and the anticipated level of available funding.
The proposed targets are not intended to be “aspirational”, but rather reflect a “realistic” approach to minimizing deterioration of the existing pavements on the Interstate and non-Interstate NHS in an environment where available resources are improving. The targets represent what is forecasted to be attainable if the strategies and funding estimates in the Transportation Asset Management Plan (TAMP) are implemented. The current rate of inflation as well as the shortage in labor forces are also included.
Data Sources:
Arkansas 2022 Biennial Performance Report
Arkansas 2022 HPMS Data Submittal

Non-Interstate National Highway System (NHS) Pavement in Good Condition
- Trend through 2025
  
  Desired trend: ↑
  
  Arkansas % Non-Interstate Lane Miles Good Condition

Non-Interstate National Highway System (NHS) Pavement in Good Condition	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025
Condition/Performance	34.8	--	--	--	--
Target	--	--	41.0	--	45.0

Non-Interstate National Highway System (NHS) Pavement in Good Condition
The 2-year and 4-year Pavement Performance Targets for the non-Interstate pavements were developed using full-distress Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS) datasets for 2017 through 2020. Factors that were taken into consideration as part of this estimation included the calculated current condition, projects that are anticipated to be completed by 2023, estimated deterioration rates, and the anticipated level of available funding.
The proposed targets are not intended to be “aspirational”, but rather reflect a “realistic” approach to minimizing deterioration of the existing pavements on the Interstate and non-Interstate NHS in an environment where available resources are improving. The targets represent what is forecasted to be attainable if the strategies and funding estimates in the Transportation Asset Management Plan (TAMP) are implemented. The current rate of inflation as well as the shortage in labor forces are also included.
Data Sources:
Arkansas 2022 Biennial Performance Report
Arkansas 2022 HPMS Data Submittal

Non-Interstate National Highway System (NHS) Pavement in Poor Condition
- Trend through 2025
  
  Desired trend: ↓
  
  Arkansas % Non-Interstate Lane Miles Poor Condition

Non-Interstate National Highway System (NHS) Pavement in Poor Condition	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025
Condition/Performance	5.3	--	--	--	--
Target	--	--	4.0	--	4.0

Non-Interstate National Highway System (NHS) Pavement in Poor Condition
The 2-year and 4-year Pavement Performance Targets for the non-Interstate pavements were developed using full-distress Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS) datasets for 2017 through 2020. Factors that were taken into consideration as part of this estimation included the calculated current condition, projects that are anticipated to be completed by 2023, estimated deterioration rates, and the anticipated level of available funding.
The proposed targets are not intended to be “aspirational”, but rather reflect a “realistic” approach to minimizing deterioration of the existing pavements on the Interstate and non-Interstate NHS in an environment where available resources are improving. The targets represent what is forecasted to be attainable if the strategies and funding estimates in the Transportation Asset Management Plan (TAMP) are implemented. The current rate of inflation as well as the shortage in labor forces are also included.
Data Sources:
Arkansas 2022 Biennial Performance Report
Arkansas 2022 HPMS Data Submittal

National Highway System (NHS) Bridges in Good Condition
- Trend through 2025
  
  Desired trend: ↑
  
  Arkansas % Deck Area in Good Condition on NHS Bridges

National Highway System (NHS) Bridges in Good Condition	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025
Condition/Performance	43.6	--	--	--	--
Target	--	--	39.0	--	40.0

National Highway System (NHS) Bridges in Good Condition
ARDOT's Bridge Deterioration model which uses cost estimates, multiple types of work, and condition data is refined more and more each year. The current model takes into account each of the planned replacement, rehab, and preservation projects as well as predicts best use of funding for projects over a 10 year period. Our model shows a slight drop in good condition deck area in the near future with a continued rise in the long term due to increases in funding towards replacement and preservation projects.
Data Sources:
Arkansas 2022 Biennial Performance Report
Arkansas 2022 NBI Data Submittal

National Highway System (NHS) Bridges in Poor Condition
- Trend through 2025
  
  Desired trend: ↓
  
  Arkansas % Deck Area in Poor Condition on NHS Bridges

National Highway System (NHS) Bridges in Poor Condition	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025
Condition/Performance	3.5	--	--	--	--
Target	--	--	6.0	--	8.0

National Highway System (NHS) Bridges in Poor Condition
ARDOT's Bridge Deterioration model which uses cost estimates, multiple types of work, and condition data is refined more and more each year. The current model takes into account increases costs due to inflation as well as accelerated deterioration due to our inventory of interstate bridges aging. These factors as well as others modeled show our percentage of poor bridge deck area on the NHS increasing over the next 4 years.
Data Sources:
Arkansas 2022 Biennial Performance Report
Arkansas 2022 NBI Data Submittal

Significant Progress Determination

This table shows FHWA’s most recent determination for the Infrastructure performance measures.

PLEASE NOTE: Each State’s performance target assessment is based on its own State-specific target methodology and program philosophy. Therefore, conclusions should not be drawn based only on the information in the Significant Progress Determination Results table. FHWA understands that each State’s program is unique and therefore does not prescribe a methodology for States to set targets. States have the flexibility to use the methodology they deem most appropriate when setting their performance targets.

Arkansas 2022 Full Performance Period Significant Progress Determination Results
Measure Area	Measures		Baseline	Target	Actual	Better than Baseline?	Achieved Target?	Made Significant Progress?	Consequences [23 CFR 490.109(f)]
The condition of pavements on the Interstate System	Percentage of pavements of the Interstate System in Good condition		67.2¹	72.0	65.2	No	No	No	Additional Reporting
The condition of pavements on the Interstate System	Percentage of pavements of the Interstate System in Poor condition		0.3²	5.0	1.3	No	Yes	Yes	Additional Reporting
The condition of pavements on the National Highway System (NHS) (excluding the Interstate)	Percentage of pavements of the non-Interstate NHS in Good condition	Based only on IRI	53.0	59.0	65.9	Yes	Yes	Yes	None
		Based on Full Distress + IRI	---	---	---	---	---	Yes
	Percentage of pavements of the non-Interstate NHS in Poor condition	Based only on IRI	9.7	7.0	7.7	Yes	No	Yes
		Based on Full Distress + IRI	---	---	---	---	---	Yes
The condition of bridges on the National Highway System	Percentage of NHS bridges classified as in Good condition		50.3	42.0	43.6	No	Yes	Yes	None
The condition of bridges on the National Highway System	Percentage of NHS bridges classified as in Poor condition		3.9	6.0	3.5	Yes	Yes	Yes	None

¹ The 2-year condition/performance, in 2020 Mid Performance Period Progress Report, as the baseline condition/performance, as required in 23 CFR 490.105(e)(7)(iii).
² Ibid.

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