State Highway 303 over Richland Creek-Madison
FairMadison County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI So SH 303 & SH 74 · Structure no. 000000000006137
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 452 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 330
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Highway 303 over Richland Creek-Madison is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 303 over Richland Creek-Madison in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 371 by 2028. The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 State Highway 303 over Richland Creek-Madison built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Highway 303 over Richland Creek-Madison 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 2021.
How much traffic does State Highway 303 over Richland Creek-Madison carry?
About 330 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is State Highway 303 over Richland Creek-Madison?
The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns State Highway 303 over Richland Creek-Madison?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.