SH 16 Madison CO over Possum Creek
FairMadison County, Arkansas · SE Outskirts of Patrick · Structure no. 000000000005932
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 16 Madison CO over Possum Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 16 Madison CO over Possum 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 2028. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 16 Madison CO over Possum Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 16 Madison CO over Possum 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 Possum Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 16 Madison CO over Possum Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns SH 16 Madison CO over Possum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.