US Bridges

Madison SH 16 over White River

Fair

Madison County, Arkansas · 6.57 MI E JCT SH 23-16 · Structure no. 000000000003657

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison SH 16 over White River is a concrete slab carrying Madison SH 16 over White River 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 569 by 2028. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesMadison SH 16
CrossesWhite River
Location6.57 MI E JCT SH 23-16
RouteState Highway 16
CountyMadison County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.8204, -93.64511
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2018)
Projected traffic569 by 2028
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 SH 16 over White River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madison SH 16 over White River 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 SH 16 over White River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Madison SH 16 over White River?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Madison SH 16 over White River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.