US Bridges

SH 23 - Madison CO over War Eagle Creek

Good

Madison County, Arkansas · .75 MI N JCT of SH 74 · Structure no. 000000000007346

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
452 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,537
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 23 - Madison CO over War Eagle Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 23 - Madison CO over War Eagle Creek in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,537 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2035. The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 23 - Madison CO
CrossesWar Eagle Creek
Location.75 MI N JCT of SH 74
RouteState Highway 23
CountyMadison County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.04158, -93.70422
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length452 ft (137.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,537 (2018)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 War Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 23 - Madison CO 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does SH 23 - Madison CO over War Eagle Creek carry?

About 3,537 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 23 - Madison CO over War Eagle Creek?

The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 23 - Madison CO over War Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.