Madison CO SH 74 over Dry Creek
FairMadison County, Arkansas · 13.3 E JCT SH 23 & 74 · Structure no. 000000000005555
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 540
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Madison CO SH 74 over Dry Creek is a concrete slab carrying Madison CO SH 74 over Dry Creek in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 940 by 2027. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Madison CO SH 74 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Madison CO SH 74 over Dry 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 2023.
How much traffic does Madison CO SH 74 over Dry Creek carry?
About 540 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Madison CO SH 74 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Madison CO SH 74 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.