US Bridges

SH 16 Madison CO over Creek

Fair

Madison County, Arkansas · 5.14 E JCT SH 16 & 23 · Structure no. 0000000000M0436

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 Madison CO over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 16 Madison CO over Creek in Madison County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 569 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesSH 16 Madison CO
CrossesCreek
Location5.14 E JCT SH 16 & 23
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates35.81601, -93.66649
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2018)
Projected traffic569 by 2028
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 16 Madison CO over Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 16 Madison CO over Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 16 Madison CO over Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 Madison CO over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SH 16 Madison CO over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.