US Bridges

Madison CO SH 23 over West Fleming CR

Fair

Madison County, Arkansas · 1.14 N Franklin CO Line · Structure no. 000000000005934

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
770
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison CO SH 23 over West Fleming CR is a concrete slab carrying Madison CO SH 23 over West Fleming CR 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 770 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,139 by 2028. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).

CarriesMadison CO SH 23
CrossesWest Fleming CR
Location1.14 N Franklin CO Line
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates35.78456, -93.78989
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2018)
Projected traffic1,139 by 2028
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.3 mi (89 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 Madison CO SH 23 over West Fleming CR built?

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

What condition is Madison CO SH 23 over West Fleming CR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Madison CO SH 23 over West Fleming CR carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Madison CO SH 23 over West Fleming CR?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Madison CO SH 23 over West Fleming CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.