US Bridges

CR 245 Madison Co. over Kings River

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Arkansas · .08 MI S SH 21 · Structure no. 000000000021162

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 245 Madison Co. over Kings River is a steel other carrying CR 245 Madison Co. over Kings River in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 66 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2007. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 245 Madison Co.
CrossesKings River
Location.08 MI S SH 21
RouteCounty Highway 245
CountyMadison County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.06274, -93.53294
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2018)
Projected traffic66 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 245 Madison Co. over Kings River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 245 Madison Co. over Kings River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 245 Madison Co. over Kings River carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 245 Madison Co. over Kings River?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 245 Madison Co. over Kings River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.