SH 74 Madison Co. over Holman Creek
PoorMadison County, Arkansas · 2 Miles West of Huntsvill · Structure no. 000000000003420
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 74 Madison Co. over Holman Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 74 Madison Co. over Holman 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 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2040. The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 74 Madison Co. over Holman Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 74 Madison Co. over Holman 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does SH 74 Madison Co. over Holman Creek carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 74 Madison Co. over Holman Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SH 74 Madison Co. over Holman Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.