US Bridges

State Highway 295 over White River-Madison Co.

Fair

Madison County, Arkansas · 0.25 MI N JCT SH 16 & 295 · Structure no. 000000000005603

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
392 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 295 over White River-Madison Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 295 over White River-Madison Co. in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 185 by 2028. The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 295
CrossesWhite River-Madison Co.
Location0.25 MI N JCT SH 16 & 295
RouteState Highway 295
CountyMadison County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.82794, -93.83279
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.
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 inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length392 ft (119.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2018)
Projected traffic185 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 State Highway 295 over White River-Madison Co. built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 295 over White River-Madison Co. 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 State Highway 295 over White River-Madison Co. carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 295 over White River-Madison Co.?

The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 295 over White River-Madison Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.