US Bridges

CR 314 Madison Co. over Branch of Thomas Creek

Fair

Madison County, Arkansas · 4.8 MI N of Patrick · Structure no. 000000000020067

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 314 Madison Co. over Branch of Thomas Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 314 Madison Co. over Branch of Thomas Creek in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 12 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 81 by 2007. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 314 Madison Co.
CrossesBranch of Thomas Creek
Location4.8 MI N of Patrick
RouteCounty Highway 314
CountyMadison County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.89427, -93.85109
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2018)
Projected traffic81 by 2007
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 314 Madison Co. over Branch of Thomas Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 314 Madison Co. over Branch of Thomas 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 314 Madison Co. over Branch of Thomas Creek carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 314 Madison Co. over Branch of Thomas Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 314 Madison Co. over Branch of Thomas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.