US Bridges

Cord 454 Madison over Clift Creek - Madison CO

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Arkansas · .01 MI N SH 12 · Structure no. 000000000015043

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cord 454 Madison over Clift Creek - Madison CO is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cord 454 Madison over Clift Creek - Madison CO in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 18 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2007. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesCord 454 Madison
CrossesClift Creek - Madison CO
Location.01 MI N SH 12
RouteCounty Highway 454
Coordinates36.23053, -93.82702
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2018)
Projected traffic28 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$16,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cord 454 Madison over Clift Creek - Madison CO built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cord 454 Madison over Clift Creek - Madison CO 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Cord 454 Madison over Clift Creek - Madison CO carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cord 454 Madison over Clift Creek - Madison CO?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Cord 454 Madison over Clift Creek - Madison CO?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.