CR 309-MADISON Co. over Hock Creek
PoorPosted for loadMadison County, Arkansas · 8 MI SW Huntsville · Structure no. 000000000015036
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 68
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 309-MADISON Co. over Hock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 309-MADISON Co. over Hock Creek in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 68 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2030. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 309-MADISON Co. over Hock Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is CR 309-MADISON Co. over Hock 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does CR 309-MADISON Co. over Hock Creek carry?
About 68 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CR 309-MADISON Co. over Hock Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns CR 309-MADISON Co. over Hock Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.