US Bridges

SH 23-MADISON Co. over Hawkins Hollow CR

Poor

Madison County, Arkansas · .01 S JCT of SH 16 · Structure no. 000000000002946

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
112 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,198
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 23-MADISON Co. over Hawkins Hollow CR is a concrete slab carrying SH 23-MADISON Co. over Hawkins Hollow CR in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 1,198 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,139 by 2028. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSH 23-MADISON Co.
CrossesHawkins Hollow CR
Location.01 S JCT of SH 16
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates35.84334, -93.74322
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,198 (2018)
Projected traffic1,139 by 2028
Trucks8%
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 23-MADISON Co. over Hawkins Hollow CR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 23-MADISON Co. over Hawkins Hollow CR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 23-MADISON Co. over Hawkins Hollow CR carry?

About 1,198 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 23-MADISON Co. over Hawkins Hollow CR?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 23-MADISON Co. over Hawkins Hollow CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.