US Bridges

Madison CR 330 over East Greasy Creek

PoorPosted for load

Madison County, Arkansas · 0.05 MI West of SH 295 · Structure no. 000000000021884

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

About this bridge

Madison CR 330 over East Greasy Creek is a steel other carrying Madison CR 330 over East Greasy 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 29 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2030. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesMadison CR 330
CrossesEast Greasy Creek
Location0.05 MI West of SH 295
RouteCounty Highway 5395
Coordinates35.84243, -93.81474
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 traffic29 (2018)
Projected traffic60 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 330 over East Greasy Creek built?

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

What condition is Madison CR 330 over East Greasy 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Madison CR 330 over East Greasy Creek carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Madison CR 330 over East Greasy Creek?

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 330 over East Greasy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.