US Bridges

Madison CR RD 12 E over Creek

Fair

Madison County, Arkansas · 1.44 MI So 412 B · Structure no. 000000000019880

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
57
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison CR RD 12 E over Creek is a steel culvert carrying Madison CR RD 12 E over Creek in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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.

It carries about 57 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2030. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMadison CR RD 12 E
CrossesCreek
Location1.44 MI So 412 B
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyMadison County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.11253, -93.85033
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2018)
Projected traffic75 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Madison CR RD 12 E over Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madison CR RD 12 E over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Madison CR RD 12 E over Creek carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Madison CR RD 12 E over Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Madison CR RD 12 E over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.