US Bridges

CR 235-MADISON Co. over Big Onion Creek

Good

Madison County, Arkansas · 2 MI South of US 412 · Structure no. 000000000019878

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
283
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 235-MADISON Co. over Big Onion Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 235-MADISON Co. over Big Onion Creek in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 283 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 293 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 235-MADISON Co.
CrossesBig Onion Creek
Location2 MI South of US 412
RouteCounty Highway 235
Coordinates36.11055, -93.60799
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic283 (2018)
Projected traffic293 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 235-MADISON Co. over Big Onion Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 235-MADISON Co. over Big Onion Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.

How much traffic does CR 235-MADISON Co. over Big Onion Creek carry?

About 283 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 235-MADISON Co. over Big Onion Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns CR 235-MADISON Co. over Big Onion Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.