SH 23 Madison Co. over War Eagle Creek
PoorMadison County, Arkansas · 4.08 Miles North of the J · Structure no. 000000000003583
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 392 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,808
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 23 Madison Co. over War Eagle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 23 Madison Co. over War Eagle Creek in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 3 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 1,808 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,251 by 2028. The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 23 Madison Co. over War Eagle Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 23 Madison Co. over War Eagle 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SH 23 Madison Co. over War Eagle Creek carry?
About 1,808 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 23 Madison Co. over War Eagle Creek?
The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SH 23 Madison Co. over War Eagle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.