US Bridges

SH 16 Madison over Crosses Creek

Fair

Madison County, Arkansas · 4.35 MI SE Washington CO · Structure no. 000000000000878

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
177 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 Madison over Crosses Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 16 Madison over Crosses Creek in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 77 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2042. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16 Madison
CrossesCrosses Creek
Location4.35 MI SE Washington CO
RouteState Highway 16
CountyMadison County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.87187, -93.91138
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 16 Madison over Crosses Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SH 16 Madison over Crosses Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 16 Madison over Crosses Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 Madison over Crosses Creek?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 Madison over Crosses Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.