US Bridges

SH 295 Madison Co. over Hock Creek

Fair

Madison County, Arkansas · 0.10 MI SE JCT SH 74 · Structure no. 000000000005506

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 295 Madison Co. over Hock Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 295 Madison Co. over Hock Creek in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 834 by 2028. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 295 Madison Co.
CrossesHock Creek
Location0.10 MI SE JCT SH 74
RouteState Highway 295
CountyMadison County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.02222, -93.85979
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2018)
Projected traffic834 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 295 Madison Co. over Hock Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 295 Madison Co. over Hock 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 295 Madison Co. over Hock Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 295 Madison Co. over Hock Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 295 Madison Co. over Hock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.