US Bridges

CR 7 Madison Co. over Ferrel Creek

Poor

Madison County, Arkansas · 1.9 MI SW JCT SH 23&CORD7 · Structure no. 000000000021479

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
230
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 7 Madison Co. over Ferrel Creek is a steel other carrying CR 7 Madison Co. over Ferrel Creek in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 183 by 2010. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 7 Madison Co.
CrossesFerrel Creek
Location1.9 MI SW JCT SH 23&CORD7
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyMadison County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.98972, -93.72806
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2018)
Projected traffic183 by 2010
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$213,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 7 Madison Co. over Ferrel Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 7 Madison Co. over Ferrel Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 7 Madison Co. over Ferrel Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 7 Madison Co. over Ferrel Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 7 Madison Co. over Ferrel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.