Madison CO RD 16 over Glade Creek
PoorMadison County, Arkansas · 2.5 Miles SE of Hindsvill · Structure no. 000000000015025
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Madison CO RD 16 over Glade Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Madison CO RD 16 over Glade Creek in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Madison CO RD 16 over Glade Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Madison CO RD 16 over Glade Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Madison CO RD 16 over Glade Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Madison CO RD 16 over Glade Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Madison CO RD 16 over Glade Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.