US Bridges

Madison Co. SH 74 over Kings River

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Arkansas · 11.21 E JCT SH 74 & SH 23 · Structure no. 000000000005554

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
338 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison Co. SH 74 over Kings River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Madison Co. SH 74 over Kings River in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 940 by 2027. The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMadison Co. SH 74
CrossesKings River
Location11.21 E JCT SH 74 & SH 23
RouteState Highway 74
CountyMadison County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.01811, -93.53998
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating20 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length338 ft (103 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2018)
Projected traffic940 by 2027
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Co. SH 74 over Kings River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madison Co. SH 74 over Kings 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Madison Co. SH 74 over Kings River carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Madison Co. SH 74 over Kings River?

The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Madison Co. SH 74 over Kings River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.