US Bridges

SH 295 Madison CO over Cherry Creek

Fair

Madison County, Arkansas · 0.5 N JCT SH 74 · Structure no. 000000000005821

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 295 Madison CO over Cherry Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 295 Madison CO over Cherry Creek in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 543 by 2028. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 295 Madison CO
CrossesCherry Creek
Location0.5 N JCT SH 74
RouteState Highway 295
CountyMadison County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.03293, -93.92515
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2018)
Projected traffic543 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 295 Madison CO over Cherry 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 295 Madison CO over Cherry Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 295 Madison CO over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 295 Madison CO over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.