US Bridges

SH 16 Madison Co. over Delaney Creek

Fair

Madison County, Arkansas · NE Outskirts of Delaney · Structure no. 000000000005931

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
175 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 Madison Co. over Delaney Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 16 Madison Co. over Delaney Creek in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,457 by 2030. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16 Madison Co.
CrossesDelaney Creek
LocationNE Outskirts of Delaney
RouteState Highway 16
CountyMadison County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.85269, -93.90163
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2018)
Projected traffic1,457 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 16 Madison Co. over Delaney Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 16 Madison Co. over Delaney 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 16 Madison Co. over Delaney Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 Madison Co. over Delaney Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 Madison Co. over Delaney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.