US Bridges

SH 21 Madison Co. over Dry Fork Creek

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Arkansas · 2 Miles SE of the JCT of · Structure no. 000000000005019

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
920
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 21 Madison Co. over Dry Fork Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 21 Madison Co. over Dry Fork Creek in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 920 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 21 Madison Co.
CrossesDry Fork Creek
Location2 Miles SE of the JCT of
RouteState Highway 21
CountyMadison County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.04131, -93.48842
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.
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic920 (2018)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 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 SH 21 Madison Co. over Dry Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 21 Madison Co. over Dry Fork 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 21 Madison Co. over Dry Fork Creek carry?

About 920 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 21 Madison Co. over Dry Fork Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 21 Madison Co. over Dry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.