US Bridges

CR 2185 Madison CO over Branch

PoorPosted for load

Madison County, Arkansas · 1.2 MI N JCT S H 74 · Structure no. 000000000023404

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
595
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2185 Madison CO over Branch is a steel other carrying CR 2185 Madison CO over Branch 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 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 595 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2029. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 2185 Madison CO
CrossesBranch
Location1.2 MI N JCT S H 74
RouteCounty Highway 2185
CountyMadison County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.04719, -93.66652
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 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 width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic595 (2018)
Projected traffic90 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 2185 Madison CO over Branch built?

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

What condition is CR 2185 Madison CO over 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 2185 Madison CO over Branch carry?

About 595 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 2185 Madison CO over Branch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2185 Madison CO over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.