US Bridges

Madison CR 347 over Branch

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI W JCT CR347&SH 295 · Structure no. 000000000021883

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
215
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison CR 347 over Branch is a steel other carrying Madison CR 347 over Branch 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 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 215 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2007. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMadison CR 347
CrossesBranch
Location0.2 MI W JCT CR347&SH 295
RouteCounty Highway 347
CountyMadison County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.98873, -93.82918
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
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2018)
Projected traffic46 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 CR 347 over Branch built?

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

What condition is Madison CR 347 over Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Madison CR 347 over Branch carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Madison CR 347 over Branch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Madison CR 347 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.