US Bridges

CR 176 Madison Co. over War Eagle Creek

PoorPosted for load

Madison County, Arkansas · 1 MI NW Witter · Structure no. 000000000022128

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 176 Madison Co. over War Eagle Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 176 Madison Co. over War Eagle Creek in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 47 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2019. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 176 Madison Co.
CrossesWar Eagle Creek
Location1 MI NW Witter
RouteCounty Highway 176
Coordinates35.95573, -93.70176
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2018)
Projected traffic53 by 2019
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 176 Madison Co. over War Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 176 Madison Co. over War Eagle 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 176 Madison Co. over War Eagle Creek carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 176 Madison Co. over War Eagle Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns CR 176 Madison Co. over War Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.