US Bridges

SH 12 Madison Co. over Stanley Creek

Fair

Madison County, Arkansas · 1.2 MI W of Clifty · Structure no. 000000000003870

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,199
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 12 Madison Co. over Stanley Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 12 Madison Co. over Stanley 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 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 2,199 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,251 by 2028. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSH 12 Madison Co.
CrossesStanley Creek
Location1.2 MI W of Clifty
RouteState Highway 12
Coordinates36.23053, -93.817
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,199 (2018)
Projected traffic2,251 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$369,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 12 Madison Co. over Stanley Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 12 Madison Co. over Stanley 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 12 Madison Co. over Stanley Creek carry?

About 2,199 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 12 Madison Co. over Stanley Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 12 Madison Co. over Stanley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.