US Bridges

SH 23 Madison Co. over Smyrna Creek

Fair

Madison County, Arkansas · 2.69 MI N JCT US 412 · Structure no. 000000000006341

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 23 Madison Co. over Smyrna Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 23 Madison Co. over Smyrna Creek in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,251 by 2028. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 23 Madison Co.
CrossesSmyrna Creek
Location2.69 MI N JCT US 412
RouteState Highway 23
CountyMadison County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.13109, -93.7331
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2018)
Projected traffic2,251 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 23 Madison Co. over Smyrna Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 23 Madison Co. over Smyrna 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 23 Madison Co. over Smyrna Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 23 Madison Co. over Smyrna Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SH 23 Madison Co. over Smyrna Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.