US Bridges

CR 7/5551 Madison over War Eagle Creek

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Arkansas · 1.0 M NW Aurora · Structure no. 000000000021595

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
136 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 7/5551 Madison over War Eagle Creek is a steel other carrying CR 7/5551 Madison over War Eagle Creek in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 183 by 2007. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 7/5551 Madison
CrossesWar Eagle Creek
Location1.0 M NW Aurora
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyMadison County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.00669, -93.71179
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2018)
Projected traffic183 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 7/5551 Madison over War Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 7/5551 Madison over War Eagle 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 7/5551 Madison over War Eagle Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 7/5551 Madison over War Eagle Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 7/5551 Madison over War Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.