US Bridges

Madison CR 223 Zb over Creek

PoorPosted for load

Madison County, Arkansas · JCT US 412 · Structure no. 000000000015034

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
46
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison CR 223 Zb over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Madison CR 223 Zb over Creek 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 46 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2007. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesMadison CR 223 Zb
CrossesCreek
LocationJCT US 412
RouteCounty Highway 223
Coordinates36.13511, -93.57469
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2018)
Projected traffic28 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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$239,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Madison CR 223 Zb over Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Madison CR 223 Zb over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Madison CR 223 Zb over Creek carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Madison CR 223 Zb over Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Madison CR 223 Zb over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.