US Bridges

Madison Co. SH 21 over Boatright Creek

Fair

Madison County, Arkansas · 2.8 MI S JCT US412 & SH21 · Structure no. 000000000003367

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison Co. SH 21 over Boatright Creek is a concrete slab carrying Madison Co. SH 21 over Boatright 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 6 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,589 by 2028. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesMadison Co. SH 21
CrossesBoatright Creek
Location2.8 MI S JCT US412 & SH21
RouteState Highway 21
CountyMadison County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.1009, -93.54445
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2018)
Projected traffic1,589 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 Madison Co. SH 21 over Boatright Creek built?

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

What condition is Madison Co. SH 21 over Boatright 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Madison Co. SH 21 over Boatright Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Madison Co. SH 21 over Boatright Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Madison Co. SH 21 over Boatright Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.