Madison Cord 19-B over Branch
FairPosted for loadMadison County, Arkansas · 2 Miles West of SH 21 · Structure no. 000000000015029
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 923
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Madison Cord 19-B over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Madison Cord 19-B over Branch in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 975 by 2030. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Cord 19-B over Branch built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Madison Cord 19-B over Branch 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 2025.
How much traffic does Madison Cord 19-B over Branch carry?
About 923 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Madison Cord 19-B over Branch?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Madison Cord 19-B over Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.