Madison SH 23 over War Eagle Creek
GoodMadison County, Arkansas · 4.0 MI N JCT SH 16 · Structure no. 000000000006798
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 732 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Madison SH 23 over War Eagle Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Madison SH 23 over War Eagle Creek in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 732 ft (223.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Madison SH 23 over War Eagle Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Madison SH 23 over War Eagle Creek 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 October 2021.
How much traffic does Madison SH 23 over War Eagle Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Madison SH 23 over War Eagle Creek?
The structure is 732 ft (223.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Madison SH 23 over War Eagle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.