US Bridges

CR 2340 Madison CO over Berry Branch

Poor

Madison County, Arkansas · 1 Mile East of JCT of US · Structure no. 000000000023402

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2340 Madison CO over Berry Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 2340 Madison CO over Berry Branch in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2029. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 2340 Madison CO
CrossesBerry Branch
Location1 Mile East of JCT of US
RouteCounty Highway 2340
CountyMadison County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.11341, -93.68445
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2018)
Projected traffic175 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 2340 Madison CO over Berry Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 2340 Madison CO over Berry Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 2340 Madison CO over Berry Branch carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 2340 Madison CO over Berry Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2340 Madison CO over Berry Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.