US Bridges

U.S. 412 Madison over War Eagle Creek

Fair

Madison County, Arkansas · 1.2 MI West of SH127&US41 · Structure no. 000000000003345

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
357 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 412 Madison over War Eagle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 412 Madison over War Eagle Creek in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,959 by 2028. The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesU.S. 412 Madison
CrossesWar Eagle Creek
Location1.2 MI West of SH127&US41
RouteU.S. Route 412
Coordinates36.12055, -93.69399
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length357 ft (108.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2018)
Projected traffic5,959 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 U.S. 412 Madison over War Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 412 Madison over War Eagle 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 412 Madison over War Eagle Creek carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 412 Madison over War Eagle Creek?

The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 412 Madison over War Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.