US Bridges

CO RD42 Madison CO over Clear Creek

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Arkansas · 2.9 MI W SH 23 · Structure no. 000000000018934

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD42 Madison CO over Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD42 Madison CO over Clear Creek in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2007. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCO RD42 Madison CO
CrossesClear Creek
Location2.9 MI W SH 23
RouteCounty Highway 42
Coordinates36.21967, -93.77284
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2017)
Projected traffic126 by 2007
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$26,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD42 Madison CO over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD42 Madison CO over Clear Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD42 Madison CO over Clear Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD42 Madison CO over Clear Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD42 Madison CO over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.