SH 23 Madison over White River
FairMadison County, Arkansas · 4.26 M N of Franklin CO · Structure no. 000000000006370
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 328 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 23 Madison over White River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 23 Madison over White River in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2038. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 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 SH 23 Madison over White River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 23 Madison over White River 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 2024.
How much traffic does SH 23 Madison over White River carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SH 23 Madison over White River?
The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns SH 23 Madison over White River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.