US Bridges

SH 23 Madison Co. over Seals Creek Madison CO

Good

Madison County, Arkansas · 17.64 MI N of Franklin LN · Structure no. 000000000006408

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 23 Madison Co. over Seals Creek Madison CO is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 23 Madison Co. over Seals Creek Madison CO in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,152 by 2028. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSH 23 Madison Co.
CrossesSeals Creek Madison CO
Location17.64 MI N of Franklin LN
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates35.95777, -93.69586
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2018)
Projected traffic1,152 by 2028
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 SH 23 Madison Co. over Seals Creek Madison CO built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 23 Madison Co. over Seals Creek Madison CO in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

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

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 23 Madison Co. over Seals Creek Madison CO?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SH 23 Madison Co. over Seals Creek Madison CO?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.