US Bridges

Crossbow Madison C over Town Branch

Fair

Madison County, Arkansas · .02 MI E JCT SH 23 · Structure no. 000000000023408

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,057
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crossbow Madison C over Town Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crossbow Madison C over Town Branch in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,057 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,110 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCrossbow Madison C
CrossesTown Branch
Location.02 MI E JCT SH 23
RouteCity Street 13970
CountyMadison County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.07859, -93.73237
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,057 (2018)
Projected traffic1,110 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Crossbow Madison C over Town Branch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crossbow Madison C over Town Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Crossbow Madison C over Town Branch carry?

About 1,057 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Crossbow Madison C over Town Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Crossbow Madison C over Town Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.