SH 74 Madison Co. over Richland Creek
PoorMadison County, Arkansas · 1.0 MI E of Washington CO · Structure no. 000000000003244
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 232 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,197
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 74 Madison Co. over Richland Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 74 Madison Co. over Richland Creek in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 91 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 2,197 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,384 by 2028. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 74 Madison Co. over Richland Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.
What condition is SH 74 Madison Co. over Richland Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SH 74 Madison Co. over Richland Creek carry?
About 2,197 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 74 Madison Co. over Richland Creek?
The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SH 74 Madison Co. over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.