SH 16 Madison over White River
PoorMadison County, Arkansas · 5.93 MI E of JCT SH 23 · Structure no. 000000000001908
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 161 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 16 Madison over White River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 16 Madison over White River in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 569 by 2028. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 16 Madison over White River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 16 Madison over White River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does SH 16 Madison over White River carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SH 16 Madison over White River?
The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns SH 16 Madison over White River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.