US Bridges

CO RD 18 Madisonco over Creek

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Arkansas · 2.6 MI S US 412 · Structure no. 000000000015027

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
923
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 18 Madisonco over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 18 Madisonco over Creek in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 75 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 5 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 923 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 138 by 2007. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 18 Madisonco
CrossesCreek
Location2.6 MI S US 412
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyMadison County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.11222, -93.58031
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic923 (2018)
Projected traffic138 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 18 Madisonco over Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is CO RD 18 Madisonco over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 18 Madisonco over Creek carry?

About 923 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 18 Madisonco over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 18 Madisonco over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.