US Bridges

Madison CO RD 192 over Drakes Creek

PoorPosted for load

Madison County, Arkansas · .08 MI W of SH 295 · Structure no. 000000000021806

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
268
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison CO RD 192 over Drakes Creek is a steel other carrying Madison CO RD 192 over Drakes Creek in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 268 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2007. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMadison CO RD 192
CrossesDrakes Creek
Location.08 MI W of SH 295
RouteCounty Highway 192
Coordinates36.02036, -93.86053
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268 (2018)
Projected traffic38 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 CO RD 192 over Drakes Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madison CO RD 192 over Drakes 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Madison CO RD 192 over Drakes Creek carry?

About 268 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Madison CO RD 192 over Drakes Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Madison CO RD 192 over Drakes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.