US Bridges

Madison Co. SH 23 over Henderson Creek

Fair

Madison County, Arkansas · .1 MI So JCT 127 & 23 · Structure no. 000000000006409

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
231 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison Co. SH 23 over Henderson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Madison Co. SH 23 over Henderson Creek in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,152 by 2028. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesMadison Co. SH 23
CrossesHenderson Creek
Location.1 MI So JCT 127 & 23
RouteState Highway 23
CountyMadison County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.99509, -93.70274
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 2021
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 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 Madison Co. SH 23 over Henderson Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madison Co. SH 23 over Henderson 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 November 2021.

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

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

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

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Madison Co. SH 23 over Henderson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.