SH 45 Madison Co. over War Eagle Creek
PoorMadison County, Arkansas · 3.02 MI N JCT of SH412&45 · Structure no. 000000000003755
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 507 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 45 Madison Co. over War Eagle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 45 Madison Co. over War Eagle Creek in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,046 by 2028. The structure is 507 ft (154.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 45 Madison Co. over War Eagle Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 45 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SH 45 Madison Co. over War Eagle Creek carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 45 Madison Co. over War Eagle Creek?
The structure is 507 ft (154.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SH 45 Madison Co. over War Eagle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.