US Bridges

5430-F Madison Co. over White River

PoorPosted for load

Madison County, Arkansas · .52 MI North of Crosses · Structure no. 000000000015040

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5430-F Madison Co. over White River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 5430-F Madison Co. over White River in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960, 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 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2030. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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Carries5430-F Madison Co.
CrossesWhite River
Location.52 MI North of Crosses
RouteCounty Highway 5430
CountyMadison County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.87862, -93.9085
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.5 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2018)
Projected traffic60 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$227,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5430-F Madison Co. over White River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5430-F Madison Co. over White River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 5430-F Madison Co. over White River carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 5430-F Madison Co. over White River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns 5430-F Madison Co. over White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.