US Bridges

CO RD16 Madison CO over Glade Creek

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Arkansas · 2.5 SE Hindsville · Structure no. 000000000015026

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD16 Madison CO over Glade Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD16 Madison CO over Glade Creek in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 630 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2007. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCO RD16 Madison CO
CrossesGlade Creek
Location2.5 SE Hindsville
RouteCounty Highway 16
Coordinates36.12511, -93.82777
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2018)
Projected traffic75 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$303,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD16 Madison CO over Glade Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD16 Madison CO over Glade 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD16 Madison CO over Glade Creek carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD16 Madison CO over Glade Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD16 Madison CO over Glade Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.