US Bridges

Madison CR 3655 over Kings River

Fair

Madison County, Arkansas · 2.8 MI S JCT SH 74 · Structure no. 000000000023139

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
151 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison CR 3655 over Kings River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Madison CR 3655 over Kings River in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 115 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2038. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMadison CR 3655
CrossesKings River
Location2.8 MI S JCT SH 74
RouteCounty Highway 144
CountyMadison County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.98717, -93.53798
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2018)
Projected traffic140 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 3655 over Kings River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madison CR 3655 over Kings River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Madison CR 3655 over Kings River carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Madison CR 3655 over Kings River?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Madison CR 3655 over Kings River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.